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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.03, 394.62 and 106.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.03, 394.62 and 106.91 is: 160.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.03 : 394.62 = 106.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.03/394.62 = 106.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.03x = 394.62 × 106.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.03x = 42,187.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,187.25/263.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.39

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