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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.03, 364.52 and 165.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.03, 364.52 and 165.83 is: 228.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.03 : 364.52 = 165.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.03/364.52 = 165.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.03x = 364.52 × 165.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.03x = 60,445.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,445.70/264.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.93

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