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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.15, 592.77 and 151.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.15, 592.77 and 151.64 is: 227.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.15 : 592.77 = 151.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.15/592.77 = 151.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.15x = 592.77 × 151.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.15x = 89,889.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,889.69/395.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.48

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