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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.22, 485.43 and 263.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.22, 485.43 and 263.74 is: 364.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.22 : 485.43 = 263.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.22/485.43 = 263.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.22x = 485.43 × 263.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.22x = 128,024.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,024.88/351.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.52

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