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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.82, 713.72 and 151.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.82, 713.72 and 151.19 is: 226.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.82 : 713.72 = 151.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.82/713.72 = 151.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.82x = 713.72 × 151.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.82x = 107,907.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,907.33/475.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.78

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