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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.19, 592.88 and 151.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.19, 592.88 and 151.83 is: 227.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.19 : 592.88 = 151.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.19/592.88 = 151.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.19x = 592.88 × 151.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.19x = 90,016.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,016.21/395.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.78

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