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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.94, 367.83 and 192.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.94, 367.83 and 192.03 is: 264.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.94 : 367.83 = 192.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.94/367.83 = 192.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.94x = 367.83 × 192.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.94x = 70,634.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,634.39/266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.61

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