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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.82, 402.07 and 206.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.82, 402.07 and 206.99 is: 310.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.82 : 402.07 = 206.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.82/402.07 = 206.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.82x = 402.07 × 206.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.82x = 83,224.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,224.47/267.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.75

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