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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345, 476.37 and 267.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345, 476.37 and 267.24 is: 369.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345 : 476.37 = 267.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345/476.37 = 267.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345x = 476.37 × 267.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345x = 127,305.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,305.12/345
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.00

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