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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.41, 226.69 and 129.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.41, 226.69 and 129.54 is: 193.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.41 : 226.69 = 129.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.41/226.69 = 129.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.41x = 226.69 × 129.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.41x = 29,364.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,364.25/151.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.94

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