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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276, 380.89 and 151.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276, 380.89 and 151.67 is: 209.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276 : 380.89 = 151.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276/380.89 = 151.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276x = 380.89 × 151.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276x = 57,769.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,769.59/276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.31

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