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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.06, 224.81 and 92.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.06, 224.81 and 92.26 is: 138.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.06 : 224.81 = 92.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.06/224.81 = 92.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.06x = 224.81 × 92.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.06x = 20,740.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,740.97/150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.22

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