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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.93, 397.39 and 110.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.93, 397.39 and 110.85 is: 166.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.93 : 397.39 = 110.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.93/397.39 = 110.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.93x = 397.39 × 110.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.93x = 44,050.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,050.68/264.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.27

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