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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267, 400.64 and 104.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267, 400.64 and 104.64 is: 157.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267 : 400.64 = 104.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267/400.64 = 104.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267x = 400.64 × 104.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267x = 41,922.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,922.97/267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.01

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