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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.62, 713.31 and 150.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.62, 713.31 and 150.91 is: 226.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.62 : 713.31 = 150.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.62/713.31 = 150.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.62x = 713.31 × 150.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.62x = 107,643.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,643.26/475.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.32

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