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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.12, 226.76 and 64.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.12, 226.76 and 64.45 is: 96.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.12 : 226.76 = 64.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.12/226.76 = 64.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.12x = 226.76 × 64.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.12x = 14,614.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,614.68/151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.71

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