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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.22, 368.80 and 156.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.22, 368.80 and 156.76 is: 216.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.22 : 368.80 = 156.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.22/368.80 = 156.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.22x = 368.80 × 156.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.22x = 57,813.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,813.09/267.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.35

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