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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.97, 228 and 91.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.97, 228 and 91.07 is: 136.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.97 : 228 = 91.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.97/228 = 91.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.97x = 228 × 91.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.97x = 20,762.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,762.82/151.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.63

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