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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.16, 635.00 and 263.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.16, 635.00 and 263.64 is: 363.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.16 : 635.00 = 263.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.16/635.00 = 263.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.16x = 635.00 × 263.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.16x = 167,410.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,410.08/460.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.81

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