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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.99, 395.89 and 109.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.99, 395.89 and 109.89 is: 164.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.99 : 395.89 = 109.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.99/395.89 = 109.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.99x = 395.89 × 109.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.99x = 43,504.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,504.08/263.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.79

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