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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.95, 395.97 and 90.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.95, 395.97 and 90.64 is: 135.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.95 : 395.97 = 90.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.95/395.97 = 90.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.95x = 395.97 × 90.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.95x = 35,888.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,888.74/263.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.97

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