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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.52, 364.96 and 154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.52, 364.96 and 154 is: 212.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.52 : 364.96 = 154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.52/364.96 = 154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.52x = 364.96 × 154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.52x = 56,203.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,203.84/264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.47

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