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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.06, 226.68 and 135.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.06, 226.68 and 135.22 is: 202.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.06 : 226.68 = 135.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.06/226.68 = 135.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.06x = 226.68 × 135.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.06x = 30,651.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,651.67/151.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.91

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