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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.04, 573.08 and 151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.04, 573.08 and 151.04 is: 226.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.04 : 573.08 = 151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.04/573.08 = 151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.04x = 573.08 × 151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.04x = 86,554.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,554.38/382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.56

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