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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.11, 394.32 and 116.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.11, 394.32 and 116.81 is: 175.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.11 : 394.32 = 116.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.11/394.32 = 116.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.11x = 394.32 × 116.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.11x = 46,060.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,060.52/263.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.06

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