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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.11, 228.30 and 70.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.11, 228.30 and 70.98 is: 106.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.11 : 228.30 = 70.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.11/228.30 = 70.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.11x = 228.30 × 70.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.11x = 16,204.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,204.01/152.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.53

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