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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.58, 713.48 and 150.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.58, 713.48 and 150.95 is: 226.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.58 : 713.48 = 150.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.58/713.48 = 150.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.58x = 713.48 × 150.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.58x = 107,695.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,695.48/475.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.45

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