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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.00, 367.01 and 155.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.00, 367.01 and 155.42 is: 214.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.00 : 367.01 = 155.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.00/367.01 = 155.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.00x = 367.01 × 155.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.00x = 57,040.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,040.92/266.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.44

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