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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.16, 226.68 and 65.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.16, 226.68 and 65.64 is: 98.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.16 : 226.68 = 65.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.16/226.68 = 65.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.16x = 226.68 × 65.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.16x = 14,879.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,879.28/151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.43

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