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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.76, 592.19 and 151.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.76, 592.19 and 151.22 is: 226.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.76 : 592.19 = 151.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.76/592.19 = 151.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.76x = 592.19 × 151.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.76x = 89,550.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,550.97/394.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.85

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