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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.02, 364.02 and 201.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.02, 364.02 and 201.76 is: 278.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.02 : 364.02 = 201.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.02/364.02 = 201.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.02x = 364.02 × 201.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.02x = 73,443.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,443.77/264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.17

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