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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.94, 641.63 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.94, 641.63 and 263.04 is: 363.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.94 : 641.63 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.94/641.63 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.94x = 641.63 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.94x = 168,774.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,774.68/464.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.00

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