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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.13, 226.69 and 65.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.13, 226.69 and 65.63 is: 98.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.13 : 226.69 = 65.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.13/226.69 = 65.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.13x = 226.69 × 65.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.13x = 14,877.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,877.66/151.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.44

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