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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.01, 395.99 and 92.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.01, 395.99 and 92.89 is: 139.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.01 : 395.99 = 92.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.01/395.99 = 92.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.01x = 395.99 × 92.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.01x = 36,781.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,781.30/264.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.32

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