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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.59, 560.07 and 151.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.59, 560.07 and 151.25 is: 226.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.59 : 560.07 = 151.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.59/560.07 = 151.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.59x = 560.07 × 151.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.59x = 84,710.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,710.59/373.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.75

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