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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.76, 611.92 and 151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.76, 611.92 and 151.26 is: 226.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.76 : 611.92 = 151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.76/611.92 = 151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.76x = 611.92 × 151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.76x = 92,559.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,559.02/407.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.99

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