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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.01, 395.91 and 81.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.01, 395.91 and 81.37 is: 122.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.01 : 395.91 = 81.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.01/395.91 = 81.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.01x = 395.91 × 81.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.01x = 32,215.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,215.20/264.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.02

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