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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.85, 226.10 and 69.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.85, 226.10 and 69.70 is: 104.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.85 : 226.10 = 69.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.85/226.10 = 69.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.85x = 226.10 × 69.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.85x = 15,759.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,759.17/150.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.47

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