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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.12, 226.52 and 69.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.12, 226.52 and 69.84 is: 104.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.12 : 226.52 = 69.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.12/226.52 = 69.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.12x = 226.52 × 69.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.12x = 15,820.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,820.16/151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.69

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