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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.77, 395.83 and 92.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.77, 395.83 and 92.77 is: 139.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.77 : 395.83 = 92.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.77/395.83 = 92.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.77x = 395.83 × 92.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.77x = 36,719.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,719.93/263.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.21

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