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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.21, 394.77 and 109.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.21, 394.77 and 109.15 is: 163.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.21 : 394.77 = 109.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.21/394.77 = 109.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.21x = 394.77 × 109.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.21x = 43,088.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,088.16/263.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.71

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