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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.10, 226.34 and 109.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.10, 226.34 and 109.94 is: 164.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.10 : 226.34 = 109.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.10/226.34 = 109.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.10x = 226.34 × 109.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.10x = 24,883.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,883.40/151.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.68

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