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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.07, 369.91 and 151.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.07, 369.91 and 151.63 is: 209.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.07 : 369.91 = 151.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.07/369.91 = 151.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.07x = 369.91 × 151.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.07x = 56,089.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,089.45/268.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.23

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