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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.22, 804.47 and 151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.22, 804.47 and 151.47 is: 227.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.22 : 804.47 = 151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.22/804.47 = 151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.22x = 804.47 × 151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.22x = 121,853.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,853.07/536.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.24

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