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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.02, 226.56 and 90.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.02, 226.56 and 90.07 is: 135.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.02 : 226.56 = 90.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.02/226.56 = 90.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.02x = 226.56 × 90.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.02x = 20,405.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,405.13/151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.12

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