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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.06, 395.28 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.06, 395.28 and 195.21 is: 292.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.06 : 395.28 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.06/395.28 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.06x = 395.28 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.06x = 77,162.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,162.61/264.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.22

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