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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.03, 225 and 89.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.03, 225 and 89.13 is: 133.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.03 : 225 = 89.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.03/225 = 89.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.03x = 225 × 89.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.03x = 20,054.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,054.25/150.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.67

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