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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.06, 400.28 and 136.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.06, 400.28 and 136.84 is: 205.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.06 : 400.28 = 136.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.06/400.28 = 136.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.06x = 400.28 × 136.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.06x = 54,774.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,774.32/267.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.10

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