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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.71, 369.77 and 193.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.71, 369.77 and 193.91 is: 267.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.71 : 369.77 = 193.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.71/369.77 = 193.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.71x = 369.77 × 193.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.71x = 71,701.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,701.13/267.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.83

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