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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.04, 369.88 and 150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.04, 369.88 and 150 is: 206.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.04 : 369.88 = 150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.04/369.88 = 150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.04x = 369.88 × 150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.04x = 55,481.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,481.63/268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.99

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