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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.93, 658.18 and 267.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.93, 658.18 and 267.11 is: 368.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.93 : 658.18 = 267.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.93/658.18 = 267.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.93x = 658.18 × 267.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.93x = 175,806.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,806.46/476.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.62

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