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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.03, 225.12 and 68.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.03, 225.12 and 68.82 is: 103.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.03 : 225.12 = 68.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.03/225.12 = 68.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.03x = 225.12 × 68.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.03x = 15,492.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,492.76/150.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.26

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