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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.08, 314.92 and 150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.08, 314.92 and 150.64 is: 208.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.08 : 314.92 = 150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.08/314.92 = 150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.08x = 314.92 × 150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.08x = 47,439.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,439.55/228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.00

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