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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.92, 535.03 and 151.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.92, 535.03 and 151.63 is: 227.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.92 : 535.03 = 151.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.92/535.03 = 151.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.92x = 535.03 × 151.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.92x = 81,126.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,126.60/356.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.30

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