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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.04, 225.12 and 53.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.04, 225.12 and 53.92 is: 80.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.04 : 225.12 = 53.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.04/225.12 = 53.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.04x = 225.12 × 53.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.04x = 12,138.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,138.47/150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.90

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