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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.04, 395.94 and 109.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.04, 395.94 and 109.96 is: 164.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.04 : 395.94 = 109.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.04/395.94 = 109.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.04x = 395.94 × 109.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.04x = 43,537.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,537.56/264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.89

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