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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.80, 226.21 and 69.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.80, 226.21 and 69.69 is: 104.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.80 : 226.21 = 69.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.80/226.21 = 69.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.80x = 226.21 × 69.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.80x = 15,764.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,764.40/150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.54

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