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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.84, 395.24 and 176.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.84, 395.24 and 176.90 is: 265.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.84 : 395.24 = 176.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.84/395.24 = 176.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.84x = 395.24 × 176.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.84x = 69,915.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,915.10/263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.00

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