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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.22, 1,011.53 and 263.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.22, 1,011.53 and 263.35 is: 395.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.22 : 1,011.53 = 263.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.22/1,011.53 = 263.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.22x = 1,011.53 × 263.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.22x = 266,386.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,386.43/674.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.10

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