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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.64, 573.75 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.64, 573.75 and 151.52 is: 227.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.64 : 573.75 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.64/573.75 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.64x = 573.75 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.64x = 86,934.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,934.60/382.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.20

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