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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.00, 206.98 and 84.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.00, 206.98 and 84.49 is: 116.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.00 : 206.98 = 84.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.00/206.98 = 84.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.00x = 206.98 × 84.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.00x = 17,486.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,486.71/150.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.58

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