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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.59, 396.72 and 110.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.59, 396.72 and 110.43 is: 165.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.59 : 396.72 = 110.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.59/396.72 = 110.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.59x = 396.72 × 110.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.59x = 43,809.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,809.79/264.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.58

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