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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.28, 548.09 and 267.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.28, 548.09 and 267.89 is: 401.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.28 : 548.09 = 267.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.28/548.09 = 267.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.28x = 548.09 × 267.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.28x = 146,823.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,823.75/365.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.95

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