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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.93, 226.41 and 68.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.93, 226.41 and 68.69 is: 103.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.93 : 226.41 = 68.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.93/226.41 = 68.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.93x = 226.41 × 68.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.93x = 15,550.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,550.97/150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.03

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