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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.76, 394.42 and 235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.76, 394.42 and 235.04 is: 351.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.76 : 394.42 = 235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.76/394.42 = 235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.76x = 394.42 × 235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.76x = 92,704.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,704.48/263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.47

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