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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.04, 367.09 and 167.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.04, 367.09 and 167.93 is: 231.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.04 : 367.09 = 167.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.04/367.09 = 167.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.04x = 367.09 × 167.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.04x = 61,643.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,643.17/266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.71

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