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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.01, 225.13 and 68.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.01, 225.13 and 68.91 is: 103.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.01 : 225.13 = 68.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.01/225.13 = 68.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.01x = 225.13 × 68.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.01x = 15,514.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,514.09/150.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.42

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