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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.04, 364.20 and 165.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.04, 364.20 and 165.88 is: 228.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.04 : 364.20 = 165.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.04/364.20 = 165.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.04x = 364.20 × 165.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.04x = 60,413.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,413.50/264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.80

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