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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.04, 362.91 and 210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.04, 362.91 and 210.52 is: 290.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.04 : 362.91 = 210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.04/362.91 = 210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.04x = 362.91 × 210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.04x = 76,399.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,399.81/263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.45

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