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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.93, 442.59 and 150.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.93, 442.59 and 150.66 is: 226.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.93 : 442.59 = 150.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.93/442.59 = 150.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.93x = 442.59 × 150.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.93x = 66,680.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,680.61/294.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.09

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