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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.11, 225.01 and 73.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.11, 225.01 and 73.02 is: 109.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.11 : 225.01 = 73.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.11/225.01 = 73.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.11x = 225.01 × 73.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.11x = 16,431.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,431.17/150.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.46

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