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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.08, 364.55 and 165.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.08, 364.55 and 165.89 is: 229.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.08 : 364.55 = 165.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.08/364.55 = 165.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.08x = 364.55 × 165.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.08x = 60,475.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,475.28/264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.00

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