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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.79, 617.93 and 151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.79, 617.93 and 151.76 is: 227.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.79 : 617.93 = 151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.79/617.93 = 151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.79x = 617.93 × 151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.79x = 93,777.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,777.06/411.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.73

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