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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.76, 913.62 and 267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.76, 913.62 and 267 is: 400.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.76 : 913.62 = 267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.76/913.62 = 267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.76x = 913.62 × 267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.76x = 243,936.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,936.54/608.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.71

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