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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.13, 228.03 and 97.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.13, 228.03 and 97.19 is: 145.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.13 : 228.03 = 97.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.13/228.03 = 97.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.13x = 228.03 × 97.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.13x = 22,162.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,162.24/152.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.68

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