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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.04, 804.02 and 151.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.04, 804.02 and 151.29 is: 226.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.04 : 804.02 = 151.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.04/804.02 = 151.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.04x = 804.02 × 151.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.04x = 121,639.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,639.43/536.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.92

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