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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.04, 592.44 and 151.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.04, 592.44 and 151.56 is: 227.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.04 : 592.44 = 151.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.04/592.44 = 151.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.04x = 592.44 × 151.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.04x = 89,790.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,790.21/395.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.29

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