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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.02, 226.26 and 135.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.02, 226.26 and 135.90 is: 203.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.02 : 226.26 = 135.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.02/226.26 = 135.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.02x = 226.26 × 135.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.02x = 30,748.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,748.73/151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.61

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