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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.33, 226.90 and 108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.33, 226.90 and 108 is: 161.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.33 : 226.90 = 108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.33/226.90 = 108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.33x = 226.90 × 108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.33x = 24,505.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,505.20/151.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.93

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