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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.91, 395.70 and 90.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.91, 395.70 and 90.53 is: 135.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.91 : 395.70 = 90.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.91/395.70 = 90.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.91x = 395.70 × 90.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.91x = 35,822.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,822.72/263.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.74

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