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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.11, 225.26 and 98.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.11, 225.26 and 98.90 is: 148.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.11 : 225.26 = 98.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.11/225.26 = 98.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.11x = 225.26 × 98.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.11x = 22,276.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,276.59/150.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.41

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