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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.27, 518.04 and 150.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.27, 518.04 and 150.33 is: 225.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.27 : 518.04 = 150.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.27/518.04 = 150.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.27x = 518.04 × 150.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.27x = 77,876.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,876.95/345.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.55

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