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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.02, 228.10 and 65.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.02, 228.10 and 65.38 is: 98.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.02 : 228.10 = 65.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.02/228.10 = 65.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.02x = 228.10 × 65.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.02x = 14,913.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,913.18/152.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.10

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