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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.12, 433.60 and 152.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.12, 433.60 and 152.03 is: 228.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.12 : 433.60 = 152.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.12/433.60 = 152.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.12x = 433.60 × 152.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.12x = 65,919.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,919.33/289.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.00

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