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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.52, 634.10 and 263.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.52, 634.10 and 263.06 is: 363.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.52 : 634.10 = 263.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.52/634.10 = 263.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.52x = 634.10 × 263.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.52x = 166,806.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,806.35/459.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.00

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