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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.08, 592.69 and 151.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.08, 592.69 and 151.58 is: 227.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.08 : 592.69 = 151.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.08/592.69 = 151.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.08x = 592.69 × 151.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.08x = 89,843.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,843.54/395.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.41

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