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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.02, 617.84 and 151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.02, 617.84 and 151.94 is: 227.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.02 : 617.84 = 151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.02/617.84 = 151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.02x = 617.84 × 151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.02x = 93,870.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,870.76/412.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.83

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