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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.97, 533.94 and 150.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.97, 533.94 and 150.68 is: 226.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.97 : 533.94 = 150.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.97/533.94 = 150.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.97x = 533.94 × 150.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.97x = 80,451.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,451.41/355.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.01

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