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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.12, 225.18 and 109.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.12, 225.18 and 109.74 is: 164.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.12 : 225.18 = 109.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.12/225.18 = 109.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.12x = 225.18 × 109.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.12x = 24,711.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,711.25/150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.61

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