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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.29, 415.11 and 263.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.29, 415.11 and 263.91 is: 363.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.29 : 415.11 = 263.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.29/415.11 = 263.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.29x = 415.11 × 263.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.29x = 109,551.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,551.68/301.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.61

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