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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.18, 225.06 and 98.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.18, 225.06 and 98.84 is: 148.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.18 : 225.06 = 98.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.18/225.06 = 98.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.18x = 225.06 × 98.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.18x = 22,244.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,244.93/150.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.12

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