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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.76, 534.90 and 151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.76, 534.90 and 151.28 is: 226.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.76 : 534.90 = 151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.76/534.90 = 151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.76x = 534.90 × 151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.76x = 80,919.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,919.67/356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.82

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