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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.15, 226.76 and 59.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.15, 226.76 and 59.84 is: 89.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.15 : 226.76 = 59.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.15/226.76 = 59.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.15x = 226.76 × 59.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.15x = 13,569.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,569.32/151.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.77

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