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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.08, 225.28 and 93.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.08, 225.28 and 93.12 is: 139.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.08 : 225.28 = 93.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.08/225.28 = 93.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.08x = 225.28 × 93.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.08x = 20,978.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,978.07/150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.78

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