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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.03, 228.06 and 49.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.03, 228.06 and 49.34 is: 74.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.03 : 228.06 = 49.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.03/228.06 = 49.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.03x = 228.06 × 49.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.03x = 11,251.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,251.34/152.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.01

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