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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.00, 368.45 and 156.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.00, 368.45 and 156.48 is: 215.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.00 : 368.45 = 156.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.00/368.45 = 156.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.00x = 368.45 × 156.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.00x = 57,653.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,653.48/267.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.93

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