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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.23, 399.93 and 225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.23, 399.93 and 225.92 is: 338.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.23 : 399.93 = 225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.23/399.93 = 225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.23x = 399.93 × 225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.23x = 90,352.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,352.19/267.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.11

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