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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.93, 225.97 and 77.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.93, 225.97 and 77.64 is: 116.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.93 : 225.97 = 77.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.93/225.97 = 77.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.93x = 225.97 × 77.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.93x = 17,544.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,544.31/150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.24

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