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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.55, 636.77 and 150.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.55, 636.77 and 150.62 is: 225.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.55 : 636.77 = 150.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.55/636.77 = 150.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.55x = 636.77 × 150.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.55x = 95,906.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,906.36/424.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.90

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