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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.05, 226.55 and 90.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.05, 226.55 and 90.20 is: 135.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.05 : 226.55 = 90.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.05/226.55 = 90.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.05x = 226.55 × 90.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.05x = 20,435.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,435.09/151.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.28

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