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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.93, 636.00 and 150.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.93, 636.00 and 150.00 is: 225.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.93 : 636.00 = 150.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.93/636.00 = 150.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.93x = 636.00 × 150.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.93x = 95,396.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,396.07/423.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.03

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