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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.08, 635.91 and 150.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.08, 635.91 and 150.13 is: 225.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.08 : 635.91 = 150.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.08/635.91 = 150.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.08x = 635.91 × 150.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.08x = 95,469.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,469.17/424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.12

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