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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.16, 394.71 and 108.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.16, 394.71 and 108.99 is: 163.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.16 : 394.71 = 108.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.16/394.71 = 108.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.16x = 394.71 × 108.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.16x = 43,019.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,019.44/263.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.47

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