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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356, 533.64 and 150.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356, 533.64 and 150.68 is: 225.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356 : 533.64 = 150.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356/533.64 = 150.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356x = 533.64 × 150.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356x = 80,408.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,408.88/356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.87

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