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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.07, 228.07 and 91.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.07, 228.07 and 91.18 is: 136.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.07 : 228.07 = 91.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.07/228.07 = 91.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.07x = 228.07 × 91.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.07x = 20,795.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,795.42/152.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.75

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