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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.41, 314.73 and 151.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.41, 314.73 and 151.74 is: 228.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.41 : 314.73 = 151.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.41/314.73 = 151.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.41x = 314.73 × 151.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.41x = 47,757.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,757.13/209.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.06

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