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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.98, 482.94 and 267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.98, 482.94 and 267 is: 368.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.98 : 482.94 = 267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.98/482.94 = 267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.98x = 482.94 × 267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.98x = 128,944.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,944.98/349.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.44

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