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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.00, 363.00 and 164.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.00, 363.00 and 164.59 is: 227.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.00 : 363.00 = 164.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.00/363.00 = 164.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.00x = 363.00 × 164.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.00x = 59,744.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,744.95/263.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.16

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