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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.06, 225.02 and 58.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.06, 225.02 and 58.73 is: 88.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.06 : 225.02 = 58.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.06/225.02 = 58.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.06x = 225.02 × 58.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.06x = 13,215.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,215.42/150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.07

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