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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.03, 226.07 and 125.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.03, 226.07 and 125.74 is: 188.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.03 : 226.07 = 125.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.03/226.07 = 125.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.03x = 226.07 × 125.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.03x = 28,426.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,426.04/151.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.21

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