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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.11, 843.09 and 151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.11, 843.09 and 151.28 is: 226.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.11 : 843.09 = 151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.11/843.09 = 151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.11x = 843.09 × 151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.11x = 127,542.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,542.66/562.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.90

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