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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198, 273.27 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198, 273.27 and 151.44 is: 209.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 273.27 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/273.27 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 273.27 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 41,384.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,384.01/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.01

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