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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.91, 498.04 and 263.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.91, 498.04 and 263.08 is: 363.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.91 : 498.04 = 263.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.91/498.04 = 263.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.91x = 498.04 × 263.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.91x = 131,024.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,024.36/360.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.04

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