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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.06, 654.73 and 263.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.06, 654.73 and 263.64 is: 394.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.06 : 654.73 = 263.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.06/654.73 = 263.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.06x = 654.73 × 263.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.06x = 172,611.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,611.23/437.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.94

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