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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.06, 310.77 and 151.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.06, 310.77 and 151.62 is: 209.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.06 : 310.77 = 151.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.06/310.77 = 151.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.06x = 310.77 × 151.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.06x = 47,118.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,118.95/225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.36

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