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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.35, 396 and 176.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.35, 396 and 176.23 is: 264.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.35 : 396 = 176.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.35/396 = 176.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.35x = 396 × 176.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.35x = 69,787.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,787.08/264.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.00

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