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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.54, 394.96 and 109.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.54, 394.96 and 109.28 is: 163.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.54 : 394.96 = 109.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.54/394.96 = 109.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.54x = 394.96 × 109.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.54x = 43,160.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,160.68/263.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.78

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