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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.27, 225.20 and 68.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.27, 225.20 and 68.93 is: 103.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.27 : 225.20 = 68.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.27/225.20 = 68.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.27x = 225.20 × 68.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.27x = 15,521.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,521.57/150.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.29

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