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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.19, 226.88 and 64.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.19, 226.88 and 64.52 is: 96.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.19 : 226.88 = 64.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.19/226.88 = 64.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.19x = 226.88 × 64.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.19x = 14,638.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,638.30/151.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.82

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