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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.12, 226.32 and 107.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.12, 226.32 and 107.68 is: 161.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.12 : 226.32 = 107.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.12/226.32 = 107.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.12x = 226.32 × 107.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.12x = 24,370.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,370.14/151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.26

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