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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.25, 225.46 and 67.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.25, 225.46 and 67.96 is: 101.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.25 : 225.46 = 67.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.25/225.46 = 67.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.25x = 225.46 × 67.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.25x = 15,320.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,320.79/150.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.97

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