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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.08, 226.44 and 93.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.08, 226.44 and 93.32 is: 139.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.08 : 226.44 = 93.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.08/226.44 = 93.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.08x = 226.44 × 93.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.08x = 21,131.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,131.38/151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.87

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