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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.75, 712.19 and 150.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.75, 712.19 and 150.11 is: 225.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.75 : 712.19 = 150.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.75/712.19 = 150.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.75x = 712.19 × 150.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.75x = 106,902.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,902.53/474.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.18

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