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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.10, 226.64 and 129.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.10, 226.64 and 129.58 is: 194.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.10 : 226.64 = 129.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.10/226.64 = 129.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.10x = 226.64 × 129.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.10x = 29,368.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,368.01/151.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.36

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