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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.47, 617.30 and 151.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.47, 617.30 and 151.66 is: 227.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.47 : 617.30 = 151.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.47/617.30 = 151.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.47x = 617.30 × 151.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.47x = 93,619.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,619.72/411.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.53

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