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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.02, 364.28 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.02, 364.28 and 147.56 is: 203.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.02 : 364.28 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.02/364.28 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.02x = 364.28 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.02x = 53,750.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,750.60/264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.59

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