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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.10, 592.38 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.10, 592.38 and 151.38 is: 226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.10 : 592.38 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.10/592.38 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.10x = 592.38 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.10x = 89,674.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,674.48/395.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.97

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