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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.51, 263.97 and 150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.51, 263.97 and 150 is: 206.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.51 : 263.97 = 150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.51/263.97 = 150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.51x = 263.97 × 150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.51x = 39,595.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,595.50/191.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.76

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