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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.00, 206.88 and 94.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.00, 206.88 and 94.72 is: 130.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.00 : 206.88 = 94.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.00/206.88 = 94.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.00x = 206.88 × 94.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.00x = 19,595.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,595.46/150.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.63

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