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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.06, 534.14 and 150.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.06, 534.14 and 150.68 is: 226.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.06 : 534.14 = 150.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.06/534.14 = 150.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.06x = 534.14 × 150.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.06x = 80,485.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,485.93/356.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.04

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