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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.24, 396.36 and 210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.24, 396.36 and 210 is: 315

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.24 : 396.36 = 210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.24/396.36 = 210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.24x = 396.36 × 210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.24x = 83,235.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,235.60/264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315

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