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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.23, 533.10 and 263.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.23, 533.10 and 263.66 is: 395.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.23 : 533.10 = 263.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.23/533.10 = 263.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.23x = 533.10 × 263.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.23x = 140,554.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,554.48/355.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.67

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