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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.55, 367.41 and 200.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.55, 367.41 and 200.94 is: 276.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.55 : 367.41 = 200.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.55/367.41 = 200.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.55x = 367.41 × 200.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.55x = 73,827.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,827.37/266.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.97

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