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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.97, 328.47 and 150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.97, 328.47 and 150.76 is: 208.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.97 : 328.47 = 150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.97/328.47 = 150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.97x = 328.47 × 150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.97x = 49,518.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,518.49/237.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.09

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