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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.02, 225.03 and 92.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.02, 225.03 and 92.21 is: 138.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.02 : 225.03 = 92.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.02/225.03 = 92.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.02x = 225.03 × 92.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.02x = 20,749.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,749.24/150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.31

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