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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.20, 226.94 and 135.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.20, 226.94 and 135.99 is: 204.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.20 : 226.94 = 135.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.20/226.94 = 135.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.20x = 226.94 × 135.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.20x = 30,860.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,860.89/151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.11

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