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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.08, 614.96 and 150.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.08, 614.96 and 150.02 is: 224.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.08 : 614.96 = 150.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.08/614.96 = 150.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.08x = 614.96 × 150.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.08x = 92,255.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,255.55/410.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.97

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