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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.03, 401.12 and 164.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.03, 401.12 and 164.39 is: 246.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.03 : 401.12 = 164.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.03/401.12 = 164.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.03x = 401.12 × 164.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.03x = 65,937.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,937.29/267.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.93

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