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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.92, 365.64 and 148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.92, 365.64 and 148.52 is: 204.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.92 : 365.64 = 148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.92/365.64 = 148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.92x = 365.64 × 148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.92x = 54,304.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,304.85/264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.99

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