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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.97, 225.02 and 67.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.97, 225.02 and 67.77 is: 101.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.97 : 225.02 = 67.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.97/225.02 = 67.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.97x = 225.02 × 67.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.97x = 15,249.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,249.27/149.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.68

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