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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.05, 592.11 and 263.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.05, 592.11 and 263.24 is: 363.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.05 : 592.11 = 263.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.05/592.11 = 263.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.05x = 592.11 × 263.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.05x = 155,864.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,864.08/429.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.28

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