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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.76, 535.26 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.76, 535.26 and 151.44 is: 227.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.76 : 535.26 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.76/535.26 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.76x = 535.26 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.76x = 81,059.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,059.77/356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.21

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