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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.25, 225.47 and 64.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.25, 225.47 and 64.75 is: 97.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.25 : 225.47 = 64.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.25/225.47 = 64.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.25x = 225.47 × 64.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.25x = 14,599.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,599.18/150.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.17

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