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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.93, 658.10 and 267.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.93, 658.10 and 267.09 is: 368.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.93 : 658.10 = 267.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.93/658.10 = 267.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.93x = 658.10 × 267.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.93x = 175,768.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,768.64/476.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.54

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