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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267, 368.44 and 150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267, 368.44 and 150.56 is: 207.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267 : 368.44 = 150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267/368.44 = 150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267x = 368.44 × 150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267x = 55,472.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,472.33/267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.76

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