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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.09, 396.03 and 90.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.09, 396.03 and 90.73 is: 136.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.09 : 396.03 = 90.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.09/396.03 = 90.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.09x = 396.03 × 90.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.09x = 35,931.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,931.80/264.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.06

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