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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.91, 468.73 and 150.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.91, 468.73 and 150.10 is: 224.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.91 : 468.73 = 150.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.91/468.73 = 150.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.91x = 468.73 × 150.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.91x = 70,356.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,356.37/312.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.85

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