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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.69, 396.77 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.69, 396.77 and 110.72 is: 165.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.69 : 396.77 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.69/396.77 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.69x = 396.77 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.69x = 43,931.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,931.64/264.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.97

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