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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.04, 225.05 and 58.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.04, 225.05 and 58.75 is: 88.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.04 : 225.05 = 58.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.04/225.05 = 58.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.04x = 225.05 × 58.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.04x = 13,221.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,221.69/150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.12

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