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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.73, 617.41 and 151.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.73, 617.41 and 151.55 is: 227.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.73 : 617.41 = 151.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.73/617.41 = 151.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.73x = 617.41 × 151.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.73x = 93,569.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,569.86/411.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.26

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