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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.04, 573.96 and 267.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.04, 573.96 and 267.70 is: 401.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.04 : 573.96 = 267.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.04/573.96 = 267.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.04x = 573.96 × 267.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.04x = 153,649.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,649.09/383.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.13

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