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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.53, 369.05 and 156.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.53, 369.05 and 156.99 is: 216.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.53 : 369.05 = 156.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.53/369.05 = 156.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.53x = 369.05 × 156.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.53x = 57,936.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,936.37/267.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.56

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