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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.55, 227.33 and 91.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.55, 227.33 and 91.07 is: 136.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.55 : 227.33 = 91.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.55/227.33 = 91.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.55x = 227.33 × 91.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.55x = 20,702.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,702.94/151.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.61

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