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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.16, 395.70 and 199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.16, 395.70 and 199 is: 298.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.16 : 395.70 = 199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.16/395.70 = 199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.16x = 395.70 × 199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.16x = 78,744.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,744.30/264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.09

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