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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.79, 395.60 and 109.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.79, 395.60 and 109.73 is: 164.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.79 : 395.60 = 109.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.79/395.60 = 109.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.79x = 395.60 × 109.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.79x = 43,406.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,406.66/263.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.55

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