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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.29, 225.44 and 81.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.29, 225.44 and 81.84 is: 122.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.29 : 225.44 = 81.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.29/225.44 = 81.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.29x = 225.44 × 81.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.29x = 18,450.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,450.01/150.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.76

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