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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.67, 644.22 and 151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.67, 644.22 and 151.84 is: 227.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.67 : 644.22 = 151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.67/644.22 = 151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.67x = 644.22 × 151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.67x = 97,819.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,819.17/429.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.66

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