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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.04, 228.06 and 95.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.04, 228.06 and 95.08 is: 142.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.04 : 228.06 = 95.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.04/228.06 = 95.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.04x = 228.06 × 95.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.04x = 21,683.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,683.94/152.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.62

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