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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.02, 554.96 and 150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.02, 554.96 and 150.76 is: 226.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.02 : 554.96 = 150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.02/554.96 = 150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.02x = 554.96 × 150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.02x = 83,665.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,665.77/370.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.11

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