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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.85, 395.61 and 109.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.85, 395.61 and 109.88 is: 164.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.85 : 395.61 = 109.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.85/395.61 = 109.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.85x = 395.61 × 109.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.85x = 43,467.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,467.65/263.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.74

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