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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.78, 397.04 and 110.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.78, 397.04 and 110.66 is: 165.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.78 : 397.04 = 110.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.78/397.04 = 110.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.78x = 397.04 × 110.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.78x = 43,933.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,933.91/264.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.93

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