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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.88, 552.07 and 151.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.88, 552.07 and 151.45 is: 227.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.88 : 552.07 = 151.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.88/552.07 = 151.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.88x = 552.07 × 151.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.88x = 83,612.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,612.06/367.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.28

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