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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910, 1,364.86 and 260.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910, 1,364.86 and 260.80 is: 391.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910 : 1,364.86 = 260.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910/1,364.86 = 260.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910x = 1,364.86 × 260.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910x = 355,955.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,955.49/910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.16

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