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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.12, 226.68 and 94.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.12, 226.68 and 94.16 is: 141.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.12 : 226.68 = 94.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.12/226.68 = 94.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.12x = 226.68 × 94.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.12x = 21,344.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,344.19/151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.24

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