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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.06, 459.64 and 263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.06, 459.64 and 263.32 is: 394.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.06 : 459.64 = 263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.06/459.64 = 263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.06x = 459.64 × 263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.06x = 121,032.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,032.40/307.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.17

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