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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.91, 226.43 and 69.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.91, 226.43 and 69.77 is: 104.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.91 : 226.43 = 69.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.91/226.43 = 69.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.91x = 226.43 × 69.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.91x = 15,797.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,797.67/150.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.69

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