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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.22, 547.70 and 267.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.22, 547.70 and 267.75 is: 401.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.22 : 547.70 = 267.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.22/547.70 = 267.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.22x = 547.70 × 267.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.22x = 146,645.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,645.34/365.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.53

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