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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.00, 225.13 and 76.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.00, 225.13 and 76.92 is: 115.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.00 : 225.13 = 76.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.00/225.13 = 76.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.00x = 225.13 × 76.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.00x = 17,317.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,317.23/150.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.45

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