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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.08, 367.52 and 192.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.08, 367.52 and 192.28 is: 265.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.08 : 367.52 = 192.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.08/367.52 = 192.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.08x = 367.52 × 192.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.08x = 70,664.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,664.87/266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.58

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