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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.27, 617.15 and 151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.27, 617.15 and 151.46 is: 227.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.27 : 617.15 = 151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.27/617.15 = 151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.27x = 617.15 × 151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.27x = 93,470.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,470.69/411.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.27

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