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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.64, 398.22 and 109.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.64, 398.22 and 109.43 is: 164.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.64 : 398.22 = 109.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.64/398.22 = 109.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.64x = 398.22 × 109.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.64x = 43,575.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,575.22/265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.04

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