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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.03, 335.64 and 150.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.03, 335.64 and 150.74 is: 225.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.03 : 335.64 = 150.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.03/335.64 = 150.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.03x = 335.64 × 150.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.03x = 50,592.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,592.70/224.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.84

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