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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.77, 226.19 and 81.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.77, 226.19 and 81.41 is: 122.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.77 : 226.19 = 81.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.77/226.19 = 81.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.77x = 226.19 × 81.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.77x = 18,413.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,413.20/150.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.13

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