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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.06, 304.27 and 151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.06, 304.27 and 151.46 is: 226.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.06 : 304.27 = 151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.06/304.27 = 151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.06x = 304.27 × 151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.06x = 46,084.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,084.73/203.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.95

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