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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.16, 367 and 200.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.16, 367 and 200.56 is: 276.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.16 : 367 = 200.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.16/367 = 200.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.16x = 367 × 200.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.16x = 73,605.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,605.52/266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.55

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