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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.41, 394.77 and 109.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.41, 394.77 and 109.16 is: 163.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.41 : 394.77 = 109.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.41/394.77 = 109.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.41x = 394.77 × 109.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.41x = 43,091.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,091.12/263.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.59

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