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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.01, 402.05 and 94.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.01, 402.05 and 94.66 is: 142.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.01 : 402.05 = 94.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.01/402.05 = 94.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.01x = 402.05 × 94.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.01x = 38,058.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,058.05/268.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.00

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