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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.44, 226.93 and 89.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.44, 226.93 and 89.67 is: 134.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.44 : 226.93 = 89.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.44/226.93 = 89.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.44x = 226.93 × 89.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.44x = 20,349.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,349.61/151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.38

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