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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.73, 227.64 and 70.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.73, 227.64 and 70.55 is: 105.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.73 : 227.64 = 70.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.73/227.64 = 70.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.73x = 227.64 × 70.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.73x = 16,060.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,060.00/151.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.85

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