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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.20, 394.56 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.20, 394.56 and 134.80 is: 202.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.20 : 394.56 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.20/394.56 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.20x = 394.56 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.20x = 53,186.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,186.69/263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.08

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