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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.06, 225.27 and 96.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.06, 225.27 and 96.06 is: 144.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.06 : 225.27 = 96.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.06/225.27 = 96.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.06x = 225.27 × 96.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.06x = 21,639.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,639.44/150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.21

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