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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.21, 616.68 and 151.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.21, 616.68 and 151.16 is: 226.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.21 : 616.68 = 151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.21/616.68 = 151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.21x = 616.68 × 151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.21x = 93,214.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,214.27/411.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.68

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