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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.36, 592.83 and 151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.36, 592.83 and 151.94 is: 227.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.36 : 592.83 = 151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.36/592.83 = 151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.36x = 592.83 × 151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.36x = 90,074.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,074.59/395.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.83

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