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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.02, 228.08 and 70.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.02, 228.08 and 70.92 is: 106.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.02 : 228.08 = 70.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.02/228.08 = 70.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.02x = 228.08 × 70.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.02x = 16,175.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,175.43/152.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.40

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