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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.02, 228.36 and 94.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.02, 228.36 and 94.28 is: 141.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.02 : 228.36 = 94.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.02/228.36 = 94.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.02x = 228.36 × 94.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.02x = 21,529.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,529.78/152.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.63

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