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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.01, 226.58 and 69.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.01, 226.58 and 69.91 is: 104.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.01 : 226.58 = 69.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.01/226.58 = 69.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.01x = 226.58 × 69.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.01x = 15,840.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,840.95/151.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.90

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