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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.99, 364.25 and 151.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.99, 364.25 and 151.96 is: 209.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.99 : 364.25 = 151.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.99/364.25 = 151.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.99x = 364.25 × 151.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.99x = 55,351.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,351.43/263.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.67

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