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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.51, 288.93 and 151.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.51, 288.93 and 151.19 is: 208.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.51 : 288.93 = 151.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.51/288.93 = 151.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.51x = 288.93 × 151.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.51x = 43,683.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,683.33/209.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.50

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