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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.03, 363.85 and 190.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.03, 363.85 and 190.21 is: 262.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.03 : 363.85 = 190.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.03/363.85 = 190.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.03x = 363.85 × 190.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.03x = 69,206.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,206.52/264.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.12

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