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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.03, 227.03 and 105.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.03, 227.03 and 105.70 is: 158.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.03 : 227.03 = 105.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.03/227.03 = 105.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.03x = 227.03 × 105.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.03x = 23,997.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,997.07/151.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.89

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