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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.06, 228.08 and 60.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.06, 228.08 and 60.72 is: 91.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.06 : 228.08 = 60.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.06/228.08 = 60.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.06x = 228.08 × 60.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.06x = 13,849.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,849.02/152.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.08

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