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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.75, 395.67 and 133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.75, 395.67 and 133.76 is: 200.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.75 : 395.67 = 133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.75/395.67 = 133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.75x = 395.67 × 133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.75x = 52,922.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,922.84/263.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.66

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