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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.28, 295.28 and 151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.28, 295.28 and 151.76 is: 227.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.28 : 295.28 = 151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.28/295.28 = 151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.28x = 295.28 × 151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.28x = 44,811.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,811.69/197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.15

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