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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.31, 368.90 and 150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.31, 368.90 and 150.88 is: 208.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.31 : 368.90 = 150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.31/368.90 = 150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.31x = 368.90 × 150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.31x = 55,657.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,657.79/267.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.21

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