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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.73, 713.62 and 151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.73, 713.62 and 151.12 is: 226.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.73 : 713.62 = 151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.73/713.62 = 151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.73x = 713.62 × 151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.73x = 107,842.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,842.25/475.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.69

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