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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.01, 508.92 and 263.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.01, 508.92 and 263.91 is: 363.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.01 : 508.92 = 263.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.01/508.92 = 263.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.01x = 508.92 × 263.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.01x = 134,309.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,309.08/369.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.97

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