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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.27, 772.96 and 150.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.27, 772.96 and 150.07 is: 225.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.27 : 772.96 = 150.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.27/772.96 = 150.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.27x = 772.96 × 150.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.27x = 115,996.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,996.36/515.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.12

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