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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.28, 364.32 and 211.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.28, 364.32 and 211.99 is: 292.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.28 : 364.32 = 211.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.28/364.32 = 211.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.28x = 364.32 × 211.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.28x = 77,232.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,232.20/264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.24

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