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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.08, 369.93 and 151.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.08, 369.93 and 151.65 is: 209.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.08 : 369.93 = 151.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.08/369.93 = 151.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.08x = 369.93 × 151.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.08x = 56,099.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,099.88/268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.27

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