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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.02, 225.09 and 95.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.02, 225.09 and 95.93 is: 143.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.02 : 225.09 = 95.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.02/225.09 = 95.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.02x = 225.09 × 95.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.02x = 21,591.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,591.76/150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.93

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