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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.23, 225.31 and 69.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.23, 225.31 and 69.05 is: 103.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.23 : 225.31 = 69.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.23/225.31 = 69.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.23x = 225.31 × 69.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.23x = 15,556.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,556.18/150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.55

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