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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.06, 224.84 and 95.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.06, 224.84 and 95.96 is: 143.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.06 : 224.84 = 95.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.06/224.84 = 95.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.06x = 224.84 × 95.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.06x = 21,575.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,575.65/150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.78

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