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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.43, 368.95 and 150.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.43, 368.95 and 150.97 is: 208.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.43 : 368.95 = 150.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.43/368.95 = 150.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.43x = 368.95 × 150.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.43x = 55,699.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,699.63/267.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.28

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