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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.11, 228.17 and 60.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.11, 228.17 and 60.85 is: 91.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.11 : 228.17 = 60.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.11/228.17 = 60.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.11x = 228.17 × 60.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.11x = 13,884.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,884.14/152.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.28

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