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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.92, 227.92 and 111.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.92, 227.92 and 111.82 is: 167.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.92 : 227.92 = 111.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.92/227.92 = 111.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.92x = 227.92 × 111.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.92x = 25,486.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,486.01/151.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.76

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