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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.01, 207.02 and 129.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.01, 207.02 and 129.35 is: 178.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.01 : 207.02 = 129.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.01/207.02 = 129.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.01x = 207.02 × 129.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.01x = 26,778.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,778.88/150.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.52

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