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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.54, 395.31 and 80.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.54, 395.31 and 80.91 is: 121.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.54 : 395.31 = 80.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.54/395.31 = 80.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.54x = 395.31 × 80.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.54x = 31,984.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,984.53/263.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.37

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