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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.29, 432.81 and 267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.29, 432.81 and 267.14 is: 369.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.29 : 432.81 = 267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.29/432.81 = 267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.29x = 432.81 × 267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.29x = 115,621.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,621.95/313.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.06

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