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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.59, 636.93 and 150.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.59, 636.93 and 150.69 is: 226.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.59 : 636.93 = 150.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.59/636.93 = 150.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.59x = 636.93 × 150.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.59x = 95,978.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,978.98/424.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.05

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