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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.78, 364.03 and 151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.78, 364.03 and 151.76 is: 209.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.78 : 364.03 = 151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.78/364.03 = 151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.78x = 364.03 × 151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.78x = 55,243.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,243.68/263.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.43

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