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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.91, 226.26 and 64.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.91, 226.26 and 64.21 is: 96.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.91 : 226.26 = 64.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.91/226.26 = 64.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.91x = 226.26 × 64.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.91x = 14,528.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,528.15/150.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.27

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