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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.77, 401.57 and 94.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.77, 401.57 and 94.43 is: 141.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.77 : 401.57 = 94.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.77/401.57 = 94.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.77x = 401.57 × 94.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.77x = 37,919.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,919.78/267.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.61

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