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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.10, 583.65 and 267.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.10, 583.65 and 267.33 is: 401.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.10 : 583.65 = 267.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.10/583.65 = 267.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.10x = 583.65 × 267.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.10x = 156,027.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,027.15/389.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.00

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