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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.05, 639.07 and 263.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.05, 639.07 and 263.93 is: 364.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.05 : 639.07 = 263.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.05/639.07 = 263.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.05x = 639.07 × 263.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.05x = 168,668.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,668.43/463.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.26

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