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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.04, 225.04 and 41.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.04, 225.04 and 41.82 is: 62.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.04 : 225.04 = 41.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.04/225.04 = 41.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.04x = 225.04 × 41.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.04x = 9,411.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,411.07/150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.73

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