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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.02, 395.82 and 109.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.02, 395.82 and 109.85 is: 164.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.02 : 395.82 = 109.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.02/395.82 = 109.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.02x = 395.82 × 109.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.02x = 43,478.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,478.85/264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.68

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