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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.10, 228.02 and 100.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.10, 228.02 and 100.76 is: 151.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.10 : 228.02 = 100.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.10/228.02 = 100.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.10x = 228.02 × 100.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.10x = 22,975.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,975.30/152.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.05

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