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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.06, 395.79 and 133.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.06, 395.79 and 133.85 is: 200.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.06 : 395.79 = 133.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.06/395.79 = 133.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.06x = 395.79 × 133.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.06x = 52,974.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,974.51/264.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.62

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