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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.94, 803.97 and 151.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.94, 803.97 and 151.19 is: 226.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.94 : 803.97 = 151.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.94/803.97 = 151.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.94x = 803.97 × 151.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.94x = 121,552.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,552.22/535.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.80

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