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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.28, 617.01 and 151.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.28, 617.01 and 151.27 is: 226.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.28 : 617.01 = 151.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.28/617.01 = 151.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.28x = 617.01 × 151.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.28x = 93,337.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,337.64/411.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.94

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