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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.08, 616.21 and 150.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.08, 616.21 and 150.91 is: 226.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.08 : 616.21 = 150.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.08/616.21 = 150.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.08x = 616.21 × 150.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.08x = 92,990.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,990.33/411.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.21

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