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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.66, 546.10 and 263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.66, 546.10 and 263 is: 363.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.66 : 546.10 = 263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.66/546.10 = 263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.66x = 546.10 × 263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.66x = 143,624.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,624.30/395.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.00

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