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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.04, 228.13 and 60.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.04, 228.13 and 60.81 is: 91.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.04 : 228.13 = 60.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.04/228.13 = 60.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.04x = 228.13 × 60.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.04x = 13,872.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,872.59/152.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.24

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