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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.59, 397.11 and 110.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.59, 397.11 and 110.62 is: 166.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.59 : 397.11 = 110.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.59/397.11 = 110.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.59x = 397.11 × 110.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.59x = 43,926.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,926.32/264.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.02

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