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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.02, 397.56 and 110.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.02, 397.56 and 110.92 is: 166.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.02 : 397.56 = 110.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.02/397.56 = 110.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.02x = 397.56 × 110.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.02x = 44,096.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,096.90/265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.39

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