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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.14, 207 and 97.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.14, 207 and 97.58 is: 134.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.14 : 207 = 97.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.14/207 = 97.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.14x = 207 × 97.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.14x = 20,199.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,199.06/150.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.53

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