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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.96, 228.00 and 70.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.96, 228.00 and 70.75 is: 106.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.96 : 228.00 = 70.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.96/228.00 = 70.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.96x = 228.00 × 70.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.96x = 16,131.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,131.98/151.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.16

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