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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.93, 226.08 and 131.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.93, 226.08 and 131.69 is: 197.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.93 : 226.08 = 131.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.93/226.08 = 131.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.93x = 226.08 × 131.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.93x = 29,771.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,771.34/150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.25

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