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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.02, 228.03 and 70.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.02, 228.03 and 70.82 is: 106.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.02 : 228.03 = 70.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.02/228.03 = 70.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.02x = 228.03 × 70.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.02x = 16,147.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,147.59/152.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.22

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