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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.73, 398.22 and 111.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.73, 398.22 and 111.47 is: 167.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.73 : 398.22 = 111.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.73/398.22 = 111.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.73x = 398.22 × 111.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.73x = 44,387.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,387.59/265.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.04

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