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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.78, 322.50 and 150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.78, 322.50 and 150.92 is: 208.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.78 : 322.50 = 150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.78/322.50 = 150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.78x = 322.50 × 150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.78x = 48,671.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,671.70/233.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.19

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