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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.06, 433.44 and 151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.06, 433.44 and 151.76 is: 227.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.06 : 433.44 = 151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.06/433.44 = 151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.06x = 433.44 × 151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.06x = 65,779.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,779.94/289.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.57

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