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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.00, 368.49 and 162.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.00, 368.49 and 162.07 is: 223.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.00 : 368.49 = 162.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.00/368.49 = 162.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.00x = 368.49 × 162.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.00x = 59,720.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,720.41/267.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.67

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