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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.22, 712.93 and 150.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.22, 712.93 and 150.58 is: 225.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.22 : 712.93 = 150.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.22/712.93 = 150.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.22x = 712.93 × 150.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.22x = 107,353.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,353.00/475.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.90

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