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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.18, 364.60 and 147.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.18, 364.60 and 147.76 is: 203.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.18 : 364.60 = 147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.18/364.60 = 147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.18x = 364.60 × 147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.18x = 53,873.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,873.30/264.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.93

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