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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.11, 571.95 and 150.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.11, 571.95 and 150.05 is: 225.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.11 : 571.95 = 150.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.11/571.95 = 150.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.11x = 571.95 × 150.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.11x = 85,821.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,821.96/381.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.19

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