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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.03, 225.10 and 58.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.03, 225.10 and 58.74 is: 88.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.03 : 225.10 = 58.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.03/225.10 = 58.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.03x = 225.10 × 58.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.03x = 13,221.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,221.60/150.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.13

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