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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.94, 228.04 and 103.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.94, 228.04 and 103.88 is: 155.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.94 : 228.04 = 103.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.94/228.04 = 103.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.94x = 228.04 × 103.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.94x = 23,687.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,687.66/151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.91

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