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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.64, 226.05 and 101.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.64, 226.05 and 101.98 is: 153.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.64 : 226.05 = 101.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.64/226.05 = 101.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.64x = 226.05 × 101.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.64x = 23,052.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,052.01/150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.03

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