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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.06, 224.93 and 98.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.06, 224.93 and 98.74 is: 148.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.06 : 224.93 = 98.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.06/224.93 = 98.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.06x = 224.93 × 98.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.06x = 22,210.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,210.12/150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.00

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