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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.93, 401.45 and 190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.93, 401.45 and 190.76 is: 285.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.93 : 401.45 = 190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.93/401.45 = 190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.93x = 401.45 × 190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.93x = 76,577.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,577.64/267.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.81

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