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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.79, 226 and 69.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.79, 226 and 69.54 is: 104.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.79 : 226 = 69.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.79/226 = 69.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.79x = 226 × 69.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.79x = 15,716.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,716.04/150.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.22

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