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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.04, 226.78 and 110.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.04, 226.78 and 110.70 is: 166.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.04 : 226.78 = 110.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.04/226.78 = 110.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.04x = 226.78 × 110.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.04x = 25,104.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,104.55/151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.21

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