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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.73, 636.94 and 150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.73, 636.94 and 150.76 is: 226.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.73 : 636.94 = 150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.73/636.94 = 150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.73x = 636.94 × 150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.73x = 96,025.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,025.07/424.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.08

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