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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.96, 401.76 and 94.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.96, 401.76 and 94.54 is: 141.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.96 : 401.76 = 94.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.96/401.76 = 94.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.96x = 401.76 × 94.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.96x = 37,982.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,982.39/267.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.75

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