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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.94, 803.94 and 151.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.94, 803.94 and 151.22 is: 226.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.94 : 803.94 = 151.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.94/803.94 = 151.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.94x = 803.94 × 151.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.94x = 121,571.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,571.81/535.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.84

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