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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.04, 364.53 and 176.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.04, 364.53 and 176.77 is: 244.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.04 : 364.53 = 176.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.04/364.53 = 176.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.04x = 364.53 × 176.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.04x = 64,435.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,435.54/264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.03

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