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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.88, 397.43 and 110.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.88, 397.43 and 110.84 is: 166.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.88 : 397.43 = 110.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.88/397.43 = 110.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.88x = 397.43 × 110.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.88x = 44,051.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,051.14/264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.31

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