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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.76, 364.08 and 153.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.76, 364.08 and 153.29 is: 211.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.76 : 364.08 = 153.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.76/364.08 = 153.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.76x = 364.08 × 153.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.76x = 55,808.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,808.00/263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.59

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