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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.72, 616.77 and 267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.72, 616.77 and 267 is: 399.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.72 : 616.77 = 267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.72/616.77 = 267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.72x = 616.77 × 267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.72x = 164,677.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,677.59/411.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.97

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