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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.06, 225.03 and 76.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.06, 225.03 and 76.91 is: 115.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.06 : 225.03 = 76.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.06/225.03 = 76.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.06x = 225.03 × 76.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.06x = 17,305.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,305.93/150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.33

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