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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.16, 226 and 128.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.16, 226 and 128.60 is: 192.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.16 : 226 = 128.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.16/226 = 128.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.16x = 226 × 128.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.16x = 29,063.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,063.60/151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.27

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