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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.12, 401.22 and 235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.12, 401.22 and 235.80 is: 354.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.12 : 401.22 = 235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.12/401.22 = 235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.12x = 401.22 × 235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.12x = 94,607.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,607.68/267.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.18

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