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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.11, 225.08 and 89.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.11, 225.08 and 89.28 is: 133.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.11 : 225.08 = 89.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.11/225.08 = 89.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.11x = 225.08 × 89.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.11x = 20,095.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,095.14/150.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.87

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