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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.03, 369.89 and 150.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.03, 369.89 and 150.02 is: 207.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.03 : 369.89 = 150.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.03/369.89 = 150.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.03x = 369.89 × 150.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.03x = 55,489.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,489.88/268.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.03

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