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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.67, 636.93 and 150.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.67, 636.93 and 150.73 is: 226.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.67 : 636.93 = 150.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.67/636.93 = 150.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.67x = 636.93 × 150.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.67x = 96,002.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,002.87/424.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.07

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