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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.99, 226.27 and 64.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.99, 226.27 and 64.24 is: 96.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.99 : 226.27 = 64.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.99/226.27 = 64.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.99x = 226.27 × 64.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.99x = 14,535.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,535.58/150.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.27

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