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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.12, 400.44 and 96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.12, 400.44 and 96 is: 143.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.12 : 400.44 = 96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.12/400.44 = 96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.12x = 400.44 × 96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.12x = 38,442.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,442.24/267.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.91

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