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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151, 226.30 and 69.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151, 226.30 and 69.65 is: 104.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151 : 226.30 = 69.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151/226.30 = 69.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151x = 226.30 × 69.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151x = 15,761.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,761.80/151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.38

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