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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.08, 592.36 and 151.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.08, 592.36 and 151.63 is: 227.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.08 : 592.36 = 151.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.08/592.36 = 151.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.08x = 592.36 × 151.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.08x = 89,817.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,817.69/395.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.34

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