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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.24, 226.89 and 64.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.24, 226.89 and 64.64 is: 96.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.24 : 226.89 = 64.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.24/226.89 = 64.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.24x = 226.89 × 64.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.24x = 14,665.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,665.04/151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.97

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