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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.00, 224.88 and 108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.00, 224.88 and 108.32 is: 162.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.00 : 224.88 = 108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.00/224.88 = 108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.00x = 224.88 × 108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.00x = 24,359.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,359.00/150.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.40

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