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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.08, 313.50 and 151.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.08, 313.50 and 151.43 is: 209.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.08 : 313.50 = 151.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.08/313.50 = 151.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.08x = 313.50 × 151.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.08x = 47,474.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,474.09/227.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.06

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