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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.43, 225.80 and 109.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.43, 225.80 and 109.34 is: 164.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.43 : 225.80 = 109.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.43/225.80 = 109.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.43x = 225.80 × 109.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.43x = 24,688.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,688.97/150.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.12

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