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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267, 368.19 and 193.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267, 368.19 and 193.56 is: 266.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267 : 368.19 = 193.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267/368.19 = 193.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267x = 368.19 × 193.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267x = 71,266.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,266.86/267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.92

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