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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.91, 415.71 and 264.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.91, 415.71 and 264.84 is: 364.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.91 : 415.71 = 264.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.91/415.71 = 264.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.91x = 415.71 × 264.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.91x = 110,096.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,096.64/301.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.67

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