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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.55, 394.61 and 190.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.55, 394.61 and 190.22 is: 284.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.55 : 394.61 = 190.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.55/394.61 = 190.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.55x = 394.61 × 190.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.55x = 75,059.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,059.79/263.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.80

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