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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.94, 227.94 and 70.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.94, 227.94 and 70.83 is: 106.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.94 : 227.94 = 70.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.94/227.94 = 70.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.94x = 227.94 × 70.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.94x = 16,144.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,144.99/151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.26

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