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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.29, 573.05 and 151.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.29, 573.05 and 151.06 is: 226.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.29 : 573.05 = 151.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.29/573.05 = 151.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.29x = 573.05 × 151.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.29x = 86,563.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,563.88/382.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.44

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