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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.83, 365.29 and 163.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.83, 365.29 and 163.85 is: 226.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.83 : 365.29 = 163.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.83/365.29 = 163.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.83x = 365.29 × 163.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.83x = 59,852.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,852.77/264.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.00

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