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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.81, 445.29 and 150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.81, 445.29 and 150.64 is: 226.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.81 : 445.29 = 150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.81/445.29 = 150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.81x = 445.29 × 150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.81x = 67,078.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,078.49/296.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.00

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