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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.71, 533.90 and 150.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.71, 533.90 and 150.22 is: 225.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.71 : 533.90 = 150.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.71/533.90 = 150.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.71x = 533.90 × 150.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.71x = 80,202.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,202.46/355.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.47

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