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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.94, 228.08 and 60.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.94, 228.08 and 60.70 is: 91.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.94 : 228.08 = 60.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.94/228.08 = 60.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.94x = 228.08 × 60.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.94x = 13,844.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,844.21/151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.12

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