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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.70, 803.48 and 150.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.70, 803.48 and 150.95 is: 226.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.70 : 803.48 = 150.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.70/803.48 = 150.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.70x = 803.48 × 150.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.70x = 121,286.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,286.56/535.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.41

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