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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.54, 401.09 and 194.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.54, 401.09 and 194.19 is: 291.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.54 : 401.09 = 194.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.54/401.09 = 194.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.54x = 401.09 × 194.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.54x = 77,884.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,884.69/267.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.11

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