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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.06, 369.92 and 151.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.06, 369.92 and 151.63 is: 209.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.06 : 369.92 = 151.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.06/369.92 = 151.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.06x = 369.92 × 151.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.06x = 56,090.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,090.97/268.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.25

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