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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606, 909 and 150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606, 909 and 150 is: 225

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606 : 909 = 150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606/909 = 150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606x = 909 × 150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606x = 136,350
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,350/606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225

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