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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.33, 341.91 and 151.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.33, 341.91 and 151.05 is: 226.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.33 : 341.91 = 151.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.33/341.91 = 151.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.33x = 341.91 × 151.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.33x = 51,644.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,644.75/228.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.19

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