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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.23, 225.03 and 127.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.23, 225.03 and 127.55 is: 191.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.23 : 225.03 = 127.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.23/225.03 = 127.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.23x = 225.03 × 127.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.23x = 28,702.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,702.58/150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.06

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