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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.76, 264.68 and 95.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.76, 264.68 and 95.64 is: 143.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.76 : 264.68 = 95.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.76/264.68 = 95.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.76x = 264.68 × 95.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.76x = 25,314.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,314.00/176.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.21

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