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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.03, 228.08 and 65.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.03, 228.08 and 65.37 is: 98.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.03 : 228.08 = 65.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.03/228.08 = 65.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.03x = 228.08 × 65.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.03x = 14,909.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,909.75/152.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.07

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