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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.69, 551.11 and 151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.69, 551.11 and 151 is: 226.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.69 : 551.11 = 151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.69/551.11 = 151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.69x = 551.11 × 151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.69x = 83,217.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,217.61/367.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.33

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