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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.81, 534.80 and 151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.81, 534.80 and 151.47 is: 227.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.81 : 534.80 = 151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.81/534.80 = 151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.81x = 534.80 × 151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.81x = 81,006.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,006.53/356.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.03

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