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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.76, 805.26 and 152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.76, 805.26 and 152 is: 228.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.76 : 805.26 = 152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.76/805.26 = 152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.76x = 805.26 × 152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.76x = 122,399.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,399.52/536.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.03

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