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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.05, 224.93 and 95.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.05, 224.93 and 95.20 is: 142.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.05 : 224.93 = 95.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.05/224.93 = 95.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.05x = 224.93 × 95.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.05x = 21,413.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,413.11/150.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.70

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