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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267, 368.49 and 150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267, 368.49 and 150.60 is: 207.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267 : 368.49 = 150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267/368.49 = 150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267x = 368.49 × 150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267x = 55,494.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,494.59/267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.84

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