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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.08, 399.12 and 152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.08, 399.12 and 152 is: 228

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.08 : 399.12 = 152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.08/399.12 = 152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.08x = 399.12 × 152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.08x = 60,666.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,666.24/266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228

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