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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.82, 441.96 and 150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.82, 441.96 and 150.64 is: 225.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.82 : 441.96 = 150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.82/441.96 = 150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.82x = 441.96 × 150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.82x = 66,576.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,576.85/294.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.82

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