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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.28, 396.56 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.28, 396.56 and 136 is: 204.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.28 : 396.56 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.28/396.56 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.28x = 396.56 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.28x = 53,932.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,932.16/264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.07

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