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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.07, 227.88 and 90.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.07, 227.88 and 90.96 is: 136.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.07 : 227.88 = 90.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.07/227.88 = 90.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.07x = 227.88 × 90.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.07x = 20,727.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,727.96/152.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.31

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