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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.11, 226.76 and 90.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.11, 226.76 and 90.36 is: 135.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.11 : 226.76 = 90.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.11/226.76 = 90.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.11x = 226.76 × 90.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.11x = 20,489.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,489.58/151.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.59

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