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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.51, 363.61 and 152.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.51, 363.61 and 152.97 is: 211.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.51 : 363.61 = 152.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.51/363.61 = 152.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.51x = 363.61 × 152.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.51x = 55,621.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,621.42/263.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.08

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