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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.44, 364.93 and 148.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.44, 364.93 and 148.01 is: 204.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.44 : 364.93 = 148.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.44/364.93 = 148.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.44x = 364.93 × 148.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.44x = 54,011.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,011.46/264.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.25

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