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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.29, 225.71 and 92.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.29, 225.71 and 92.63 is: 139.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.29 : 225.71 = 92.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.29/225.71 = 92.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.29x = 225.71 × 92.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.29x = 20,905.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,905.93/150.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.11

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