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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.03, 227.95 and 60.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.03, 227.95 and 60.66 is: 90.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.03 : 227.95 = 60.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.03/227.95 = 60.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.03x = 227.95 × 60.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.03x = 13,827.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,827.30/152.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.95

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