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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.04, 368.27 and 168.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.04, 368.27 and 168.62 is: 232.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.04 : 368.27 = 168.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.04/368.27 = 168.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.04x = 368.27 × 168.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.04x = 62,097.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,097.76/267.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.54

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