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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.03, 364.53 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.03, 364.53 and 194.04 is: 267.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.03 : 364.53 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.03/364.53 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.03x = 364.53 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.03x = 70,733.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,733.40/264.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.90

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