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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.93, 395.82 and 250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.93, 395.82 and 250.92 is: 376.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.93 : 395.82 = 250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.93/395.82 = 250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.93x = 395.82 × 250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.93x = 99,319.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,319.15/263.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.32

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