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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.11, 396.36 and 192.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.11, 396.36 and 192.02 is: 288.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.11 : 396.36 = 192.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.11/396.36 = 192.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.11x = 396.36 × 192.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.11x = 76,107.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,107.07/264.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.17

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