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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.19, 310.95 and 151.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.19, 310.95 and 151.75 is: 209.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.19 : 310.95 = 151.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.19/310.95 = 151.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.19x = 310.95 × 151.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.19x = 47,184.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,184.35/225.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.54

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