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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.13, 225.20 and 101.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.13, 225.20 and 101.69 is: 152.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.13 : 225.20 = 101.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.13/225.20 = 101.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.13x = 225.20 × 101.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.13x = 22,900.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,900.59/150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.54

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