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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.73, 227.67 and 70.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.73, 227.67 and 70.63 is: 105.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.73 : 227.67 = 70.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.73/227.67 = 70.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.73x = 227.67 × 70.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.73x = 16,079.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,079.59/151.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.98

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