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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.83, 713.55 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.83, 713.55 and 151.02 is: 226.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.83 : 713.55 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.83/713.55 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.83x = 713.55 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.83x = 107,760.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,760.32/475.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.47

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