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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.56, 469.06 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.56, 469.06 and 150.44 is: 225.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.56 : 469.06 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.56/469.06 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.56x = 469.06 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.56x = 70,565.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,565.39/312.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.77

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