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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.04, 396.11 and 88.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.04, 396.11 and 88.29 is: 132.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.04 : 396.11 = 88.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.04/396.11 = 88.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.04x = 396.11 × 88.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.04x = 34,972.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,972.28/264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.45

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