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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.73, 713.67 and 151.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.73, 713.67 and 151.13 is: 226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.73 : 713.67 = 151.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.73/713.67 = 151.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.73x = 713.67 × 151.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.73x = 107,852.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,852.81/475.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.71

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