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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378, 567.08 and 150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378, 567.08 and 150 is: 225.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378 : 567.08 = 150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378/567.08 = 150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378x = 567.08 × 150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378x = 85,062
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,062/378
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.03

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