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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.13, 225.21 and 41.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.13, 225.21 and 41.92 is: 62.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.13 : 225.21 = 41.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.13/225.21 = 41.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.13x = 225.21 × 41.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.13x = 9,440.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,440.80/150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.88

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