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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.07, 710.94 and 149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.07, 710.94 and 149.44 is: 224.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.07 : 710.94 = 149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.07/710.94 = 149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.07x = 710.94 × 149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.07x = 106,242.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,242.87/474.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.11

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