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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.93, 265.32 and 61.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.93, 265.32 and 61.41 is: 92.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.93 : 265.32 = 61.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.93/265.32 = 61.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.93x = 265.32 × 61.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.93x = 16,293.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,293.30/176.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.09

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