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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.94, 469.18 and 150.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.94, 469.18 and 150.74 is: 226.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.94 : 469.18 = 150.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.94/469.18 = 150.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.94x = 469.18 × 150.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.94x = 70,724.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,724.19/312.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.00

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