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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.81, 396.96 and 110.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.81, 396.96 and 110.71 is: 165.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.81 : 396.96 = 110.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.81/396.96 = 110.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.81x = 396.96 × 110.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.81x = 43,947.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,947.44/264.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.96

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