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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.06, 362.97 and 152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.06, 362.97 and 152.52 is: 210.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.06 : 362.97 = 152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.06/362.97 = 152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.06x = 362.97 × 152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.06x = 55,358.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,358.37/263.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.44

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