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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.76, 364.26 and 250.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.76, 364.26 and 250.84 is: 345.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.76 : 364.26 = 250.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.76/364.26 = 250.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.76x = 364.26 × 250.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.76x = 91,370.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,370.98/264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.11

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