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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.22, 263.23 and 150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.22, 263.23 and 150.92 is: 226.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.22 : 263.23 = 150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.22/263.23 = 150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.22x = 263.23 × 150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.22x = 39,726.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,726.67/175.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.72

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