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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.96, 365.64 and 146.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.96, 365.64 and 146.93 is: 202.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.96 : 365.64 = 146.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.96/365.64 = 146.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.96x = 365.64 × 146.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.96x = 53,723.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,723.49/264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.76

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