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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.83, 635.81 and 150.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.83, 635.81 and 150.00 is: 225.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.83 : 635.81 = 150.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.83/635.81 = 150.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.83x = 635.81 × 150.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.83x = 95,367.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,367.57/423.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.02

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