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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.97, 365.57 and 154.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.97, 365.57 and 154.48 is: 213.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.97 : 365.57 = 154.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.97/365.57 = 154.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.97x = 365.57 × 154.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.97x = 56,473.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,473.25/264.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.13

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