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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.76, 611.16 and 150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.76, 611.16 and 150.96 is: 226.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.76 : 611.16 = 150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.76/611.16 = 150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.76x = 611.16 × 150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.76x = 92,260.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,260.71/407.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.26

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