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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.98, 228 and 60.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.98, 228 and 60.66 is: 91.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.98 : 228 = 60.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.98/228 = 60.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.98x = 228 × 60.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.98x = 13,830.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,830.48/151.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.00

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