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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150, 206.96 and 94.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150, 206.96 and 94.72 is: 130.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 206.96 = 94.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/206.96 = 94.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 206.96 × 94.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 19,603.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,603.25/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.69

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