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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.74, 713.63 and 151.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.74, 713.63 and 151.13 is: 226.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.74 : 713.63 = 151.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.74/713.63 = 151.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.74x = 713.63 × 151.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.74x = 107,850.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,850.90/475.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.70

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