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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.05, 225.04 and 47.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.05, 225.04 and 47.35 is: 71.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.05 : 225.04 = 47.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.05/225.04 = 47.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.05x = 225.04 × 47.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.05x = 10,655.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,655.64/150.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.01

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