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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.04, 365.68 and 154.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.04, 365.68 and 154.48 is: 213.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.04 : 365.68 = 154.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.04/365.68 = 154.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.04x = 365.68 × 154.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.04x = 56,490.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,490.25/265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.14

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