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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.12, 225.03 and 89.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.12, 225.03 and 89.28 is: 133.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.12 : 225.03 = 89.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.12/225.03 = 89.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.12x = 225.03 × 89.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.12x = 20,090.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,090.68/150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.83

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