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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.39, 394.88 and 101.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.39, 394.88 and 101.19 is: 151.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.39 : 394.88 = 101.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.39/394.88 = 101.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.39x = 394.88 × 101.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.39x = 39,955.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,955.68/263.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.70

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