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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.00, 573.06 and 150.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.00, 573.06 and 150.89 is: 226.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.00 : 573.06 = 150.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.00/573.06 = 150.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.00x = 573.06 × 150.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.00x = 86,468.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,468.27/382.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.36

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