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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.13, 226.24 and 97.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.13, 226.24 and 97.07 is: 145.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.13 : 226.24 = 97.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.13/226.24 = 97.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.13x = 226.24 × 97.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.13x = 21,959.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,959.99/151.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.31

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