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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.01, 206.99 and 84.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.01, 206.99 and 84.51 is: 116.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.01 : 206.99 = 84.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.01/206.99 = 84.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.01x = 206.99 × 84.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.01x = 17,492.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,492.30/150.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.61

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