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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.97, 395.93 and 109.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.97, 395.93 and 109.86 is: 164.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.97 : 395.93 = 109.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.97/395.93 = 109.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.97x = 395.93 × 109.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.97x = 43,496.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,496.87/263.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.78

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