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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.03, 224.74 and 122.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.03, 224.74 and 122.64 is: 183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.03 : 224.74 = 122.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.03/224.74 = 122.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.03x = 224.74 × 122.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.03x = 27,562.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,562.11/150.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.71

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