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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.44, 369.08 and 156.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.44, 369.08 and 156.94 is: 216.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.44 : 369.08 = 156.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.44/369.08 = 156.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.44x = 369.08 × 156.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.44x = 57,923.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,923.42/267.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.58

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