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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.92, 534.93 and 151.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.92, 534.93 and 151.25 is: 226.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.92 : 534.93 = 151.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.92/534.93 = 151.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.92x = 534.93 × 151.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.92x = 80,908.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,908.16/356.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.69

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