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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.92, 228.08 and 129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.92, 228.08 and 129.24 is: 194.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.92 : 228.08 = 129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.92/228.08 = 129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.92x = 228.08 × 129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.92x = 29,477.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,477.38/151.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.03

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