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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.11, 712.64 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.11, 712.64 and 150.39 is: 225.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.11 : 712.64 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.11/712.64 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.11x = 712.64 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.11x = 107,173.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,173.18/475.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.58

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