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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.14, 225.24 and 95.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.14, 225.24 and 95.90 is: 143.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.14 : 225.24 = 95.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.14/225.24 = 95.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.14x = 225.24 × 95.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.14x = 21,600.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,600.52/150.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.87

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