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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.04, 265.48 and 63.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.04, 265.48 and 63.04 is: 94.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.04 : 265.48 = 63.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.04/265.48 = 63.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.04x = 265.48 × 63.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.04x = 16,735.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,735.86/177.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.53

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