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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.05, 227.92 and 65.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.05, 227.92 and 65.44 is: 98.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.05 : 227.92 = 65.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.05/227.92 = 65.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.05x = 227.92 × 65.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.05x = 14,913.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,913.62/152.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.09

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