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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.07, 399.97 and 228.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.07, 399.97 and 228.33 is: 341.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.07 : 399.97 = 228.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.07/399.97 = 228.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.07x = 399.97 × 228.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.07x = 91,325.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,325.15/267.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.95

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