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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.04, 515.93 and 267.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.04, 515.93 and 267.09 is: 400.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.04 : 515.93 = 267.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.04/515.93 = 267.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.04x = 515.93 × 267.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.04x = 137,798.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,798.41/344.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.53

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