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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.10, 228.15 and 70.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.10, 228.15 and 70.95 is: 106.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.10 : 228.15 = 70.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.10/228.15 = 70.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.10x = 228.15 × 70.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.10x = 16,187.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,187.24/152.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.43

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