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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.02, 226.53 and 105.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.02, 226.53 and 105.39 is: 158.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.02 : 226.53 = 105.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.02/226.53 = 105.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.02x = 226.53 × 105.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.02x = 23,874.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,874.00/151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.09

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