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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.12, 804.02 and 151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.12, 804.02 and 151.28 is: 226.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.12 : 804.02 = 151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.12/804.02 = 151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.12x = 804.02 × 151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.12x = 121,632.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,632.15/536.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.87

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