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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.72, 551.98 and 151.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.72, 551.98 and 151.45 is: 227.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.72 : 551.98 = 151.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.72/551.98 = 151.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.72x = 551.98 × 151.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.72x = 83,597.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,597.37/367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.34

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