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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.47, 713.31 and 150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.47, 713.31 and 150.84 is: 226.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.47 : 713.31 = 150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.47/713.31 = 150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.47x = 713.31 × 150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.47x = 107,595.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,595.68/475.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.29

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