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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.93, 367 and 147.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.93, 367 and 147.91 is: 204.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.93 : 367 = 147.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.93/367 = 147.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.93x = 367 × 147.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.93x = 54,282.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,282.97/265.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.13

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