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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.74, 713.41 and 151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.74, 713.41 and 151.14 is: 226.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.74 : 713.41 = 151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.74/713.41 = 151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.74x = 713.41 × 151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.74x = 107,822.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,822.30/475.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.64

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