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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.03, 228.01 and 43.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.03, 228.01 and 43.83 is: 65.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.03 : 228.01 = 43.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.03/228.01 = 43.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.03x = 228.01 × 43.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.03x = 9,993.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,993.68/152.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.73

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