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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.58, 364.22 and 250.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.58, 364.22 and 250.94 is: 346.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.58 : 364.22 = 250.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.58/364.22 = 250.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.58x = 364.22 × 250.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.58x = 91,397.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,397.37/263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.75

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