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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.06, 394.28 and 202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.06, 394.28 and 202 is: 302.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.06 : 394.28 = 202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.06/394.28 = 202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.06x = 394.28 × 202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.06x = 79,644.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,644.56/263.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.76

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