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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.13, 396.33 and 117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.13, 396.33 and 117.92 is: 176.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.13 : 396.33 = 117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.13/396.33 = 117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.13x = 396.33 × 117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.13x = 46,734.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,734.64/264.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.94

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