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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.28, 364.71 and 147.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.28, 364.71 and 147.85 is: 204.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.28 : 364.71 = 147.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.28/364.71 = 147.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.28x = 364.71 × 147.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.28x = 53,922.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,922.37/264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.04

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