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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.06, 364.25 and 165.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.06, 364.25 and 165.81 is: 228.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.06 : 364.25 = 165.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.06/364.25 = 165.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.06x = 364.25 × 165.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.06x = 60,395.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,395.46/264.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.72

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