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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.64, 528.98 and 267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.64, 528.98 and 267 is: 368.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.64 : 528.98 = 267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.64/528.98 = 267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.64x = 528.98 × 267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.64x = 141,237.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,237.66/383.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.15

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