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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.76, 518.64 and 150.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.76, 518.64 and 150.75 is: 226.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.76 : 518.64 = 150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.76/518.64 = 150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.76x = 518.64 × 150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.76x = 78,184.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,184.98/345.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.13

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