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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.19, 515.57 and 151.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.19, 515.57 and 151.95 is: 227.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.19 : 515.57 = 151.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.19/515.57 = 151.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.19x = 515.57 × 151.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.19x = 78,340.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,340.10/344.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.61

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