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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.21, 368.76 and 150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.21, 368.76 and 150.78 is: 208.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.21 : 368.76 = 150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.21/368.76 = 150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.21x = 368.76 × 150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.21x = 55,600.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,600.25/267.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.07

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