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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.76, 617.76 and 151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.76, 617.76 and 151.84 is: 227.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.76 : 617.76 = 151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.76/617.76 = 151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.76x = 617.76 × 151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.76x = 93,800.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,800.68/411.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.80

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