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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.04, 226.48 and 65.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.04, 226.48 and 65.52 is: 98.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.04 : 226.48 = 65.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.04/226.48 = 65.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.04x = 226.48 × 65.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.04x = 14,838.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,838.97/151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.25

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