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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.04, 225.20 and 77.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.04, 225.20 and 77.95 is: 117.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.04 : 225.20 = 77.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.04/225.20 = 77.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.04x = 225.20 × 77.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.04x = 17,554.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,554.34/150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.00

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