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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.04, 544.80 and 263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.04, 544.80 and 263.76 is: 363.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.04 : 544.80 = 263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.04/544.80 = 263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.04x = 544.80 × 263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.04x = 143,696.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,696.45/395.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.75

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