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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.74, 615.94 and 150.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.74, 615.94 and 150.70 is: 225.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.74 : 615.94 = 150.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.74/615.94 = 150.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.74x = 615.94 × 150.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.74x = 92,822.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,822.16/410.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.99

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