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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.55, 363.92 and 194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.55, 363.92 and 194 is: 267.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.55 : 363.92 = 194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.55/363.92 = 194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.55x = 363.92 × 194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.55x = 70,600.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,600.48/263.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.88

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