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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367, 550.62 and 150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367, 550.62 and 150.76 is: 226.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367 : 550.62 = 150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367/550.62 = 150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367x = 550.62 × 150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367x = 83,011.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,011.47/367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.19

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