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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.14, 592.36 and 151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.14, 592.36 and 151.84 is: 227.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.14 : 592.36 = 151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.14/592.36 = 151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.14x = 592.36 × 151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.14x = 89,943.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,943.94/395.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.63

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