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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.07, 225.03 and 68.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.07, 225.03 and 68.85 is: 103.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.07 : 225.03 = 68.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.07/225.03 = 68.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.07x = 225.03 × 68.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.07x = 15,492.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,492.36/150.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.23

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