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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.43, 227.19 and 90.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.43, 227.19 and 90.61 is: 135.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.43 : 227.19 = 90.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.43/227.19 = 90.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.43x = 227.19 × 90.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.43x = 20,584.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,584.10/151.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.93

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