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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.06, 225.07 and 124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.06, 225.07 and 124.54 is: 186.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.06 : 225.07 = 124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.06/225.07 = 124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.06x = 225.07 × 124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.06x = 28,030.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,030.12/150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.80

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