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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.06, 500.65 and 151.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.06, 500.65 and 151.34 is: 226.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.06 : 500.65 = 151.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.06/500.65 = 151.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.06x = 500.65 × 151.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.06x = 75,765.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,765.49/334.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.80

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