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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.61, 225.92 and 59.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.61, 225.92 and 59.35 is: 89.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.61 : 225.92 = 59.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.61/225.92 = 59.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.61x = 225.92 × 59.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.61x = 13,408.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,408.35/150.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.03

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