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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.75, 911.63 and 151.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.75, 911.63 and 151.75 is: 227.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.75 : 911.63 = 151.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.75/911.63 = 151.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.75x = 911.63 × 151.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.75x = 138,339.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,339.85/607.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.63

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