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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.04, 590.47 and 263.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.04, 590.47 and 263.59 is: 395.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.04 : 590.47 = 263.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.04/590.47 = 263.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.04x = 590.47 × 263.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.04x = 155,641.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,641.99/394.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.00

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