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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.68, 444 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.68, 444 and 151.68 is: 227.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.68 : 444 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.68/444 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.68x = 444 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.68x = 67,345.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,345.92/295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.77

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