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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.94, 225.02 and 58.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.94, 225.02 and 58.64 is: 88.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.94 : 225.02 = 58.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.94/225.02 = 58.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.94x = 225.02 × 58.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.94x = 13,195.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,195.03/149.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.00

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