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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.06, 367.17 and 149.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.06, 367.17 and 149.62 is: 206.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.06 : 367.17 = 149.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.06/367.17 = 149.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.06x = 367.17 × 149.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.06x = 54,935.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,935.98/266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.48

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