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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.02, 368.87 and 264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.02, 368.87 and 264.96 is: 366.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.02 : 368.87 = 264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.02/368.87 = 264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.02x = 368.87 × 264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.02x = 97,736.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,736.46/267.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.02

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