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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.62, 225.99 and 69.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.62, 225.99 and 69.39 is: 104.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.62 : 225.99 = 69.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.62/225.99 = 69.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.62x = 225.99 × 69.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.62x = 15,681.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,681.45/150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.12

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