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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.12, 224.68 and 81.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.12, 224.68 and 81.54 is: 122.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.12 : 224.68 = 81.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.12/224.68 = 81.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.12x = 224.68 × 81.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.12x = 18,320.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,320.41/150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.04

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