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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.13, 370.08 and 151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.13, 370.08 and 151.76 is: 209.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.13 : 370.08 = 151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.13/370.08 = 151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.13x = 370.08 × 151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.13x = 56,161.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,161.49/268.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.46

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