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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.83, 227.54 and 113.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.83, 227.54 and 113.00 is: 169.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.83 : 227.54 = 113.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.83/227.54 = 113.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.83x = 227.54 × 113.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.83x = 25,710.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,710.32/151.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.34

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