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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.12, 225.04 and 63.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.12, 225.04 and 63.40 is: 95.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.12 : 225.04 = 63.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.12/225.04 = 63.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.12x = 225.04 × 63.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.12x = 14,267.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,267.54/150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.04

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