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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264, 396.05 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264, 396.05 and 90.66 is: 136.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264 : 396.05 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264/396.05 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264x = 396.05 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264x = 35,905.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,905.89/264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.01

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