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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.12, 368.30 and 200.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.12, 368.30 and 200.81 is: 276.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.12 : 368.30 = 200.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.12/368.30 = 200.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.12x = 368.30 × 200.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.12x = 73,955.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,955.48/267.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.86

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