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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.00, 265.30 and 90.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.00, 265.30 and 90.09 is: 135.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.00 : 265.30 = 90.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.00/265.30 = 90.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.00x = 265.30 × 90.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.00x = 23,900.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,900.72/177.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.03

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