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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.03, 228.06 and 60.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.03, 228.06 and 60.72 is: 91.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.03 : 228.06 = 60.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.03/228.06 = 60.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.03x = 228.06 × 60.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.03x = 13,847.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,847.80/152.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.09

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