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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.03, 442.64 and 150.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.03, 442.64 and 150.63 is: 225.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.03 : 442.64 = 150.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.03/442.64 = 150.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.03x = 442.64 × 150.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.03x = 66,674.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,674.86/295.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.99

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