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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.02, 364.29 and 176.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.02, 364.29 and 176.90 is: 244.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.02 : 364.29 = 176.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.02/364.29 = 176.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.02x = 364.29 × 176.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.02x = 64,442.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,442.90/264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.08

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