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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.12, 224.88 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.12, 224.88 and 68.76 is: 103.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.12 : 224.88 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.12/224.88 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.12x = 224.88 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.12x = 15,462.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,462.75/150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.00

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