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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.91, 534.75 and 151.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.91, 534.75 and 151.37 is: 226.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.91 : 534.75 = 151.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.91/534.75 = 151.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.91x = 534.75 × 151.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.91x = 80,944.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,944.72/356.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.80

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