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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.06, 552.10 and 151.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.06, 552.10 and 151.65 is: 227.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.06 : 552.10 = 151.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.06/552.10 = 151.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.06x = 552.10 × 151.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.06x = 83,725.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,725.59/368.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.48

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