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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.94, 395.96 and 109.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.94, 395.96 and 109.85 is: 164.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.94 : 395.96 = 109.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.94/395.96 = 109.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.94x = 395.96 × 109.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.94x = 43,493.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,493.68/263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.79

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