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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.04, 227.25 and 90.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.04, 227.25 and 90.22 is: 135.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.04 : 227.25 = 90.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.04/227.25 = 90.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.04x = 227.25 × 90.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.04x = 20,500.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,500.91/151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.73

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