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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.91, 227.88 and 90.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.91, 227.88 and 90.93 is: 136.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.91 : 227.88 = 90.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.91/227.88 = 90.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.91x = 227.88 × 90.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.91x = 20,721.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,721.13/151.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.41

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