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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.08, 298.06 and 150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.08, 298.06 and 150.76 is: 225.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.08 : 298.06 = 150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.08/298.06 = 150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.08x = 298.06 × 150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.08x = 44,935.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,935.53/199.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.72

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