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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.04, 226.08 and 102.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.04, 226.08 and 102.68 is: 153.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.04 : 226.08 = 102.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.04/226.08 = 102.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.04x = 226.08 × 102.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.04x = 23,213.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,213.89/151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.69

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