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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.28, 367.23 and 193.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.28, 367.23 and 193.08 is: 266.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.28 : 367.23 = 193.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.28/367.23 = 193.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.28x = 367.23 × 193.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.28x = 70,904.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,904.77/266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.28

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