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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.91, 573.92 and 151.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.91, 573.92 and 151.75 is: 227.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.91 : 573.92 = 151.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.91/573.92 = 151.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.91x = 573.92 × 151.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.91x = 87,090.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,090.17/382.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.45

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