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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.10, 226.75 and 82.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.10, 226.75 and 82.63 is: 124.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.10 : 226.75 = 82.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.10/226.75 = 82.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.10x = 226.75 × 82.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.10x = 18,736.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,736.35/151.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.00

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