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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.96, 554.58 and 267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.96, 554.58 and 267 is: 400.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.96 : 554.58 = 267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.96/554.58 = 267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.96x = 554.58 × 267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.96x = 148,072.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,072.86/369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.24

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