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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.04, 396.04 and 127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.04, 396.04 and 127.36 is: 191.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.04 : 396.04 = 127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.04/396.04 = 127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.04x = 396.04 × 127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.04x = 50,439.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,439.65/264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.03

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