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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.08, 225.98 and 93.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.08, 225.98 and 93.16 is: 139.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.08 : 225.98 = 93.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.08/225.98 = 93.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.08x = 225.98 × 93.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.08x = 21,052.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,052.30/151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.35

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