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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.82, 535.37 and 151.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.82, 535.37 and 151.35 is: 227.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.82 : 535.37 = 151.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.82/535.37 = 151.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.82x = 535.37 × 151.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.82x = 81,027.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,027.49/356.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.08

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