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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.74, 397.24 and 110.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.74, 397.24 and 110.70 is: 166.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.74 : 397.24 = 110.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.74/397.24 = 110.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.74x = 397.24 × 110.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.74x = 43,974.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,974.19/264.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.11

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