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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.75, 413.78 and 267.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.75, 413.78 and 267.93 is: 368.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.75 : 413.78 = 267.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.75/413.78 = 267.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.75x = 413.78 × 267.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.75x = 110,862.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,862.74/300.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.62

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