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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.97, 226.13 and 90.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.97, 226.13 and 90.06 is: 134.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.97 : 226.13 = 90.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.97/226.13 = 90.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.97x = 226.13 × 90.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.97x = 20,366.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,366.64/150.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.91

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