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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.88, 397.04 and 110.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.88, 397.04 and 110.89 is: 166.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.88 : 397.04 = 110.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.88/397.04 = 110.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.88x = 397.04 × 110.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.88x = 44,025.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,025.78/264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.21

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