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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.18, 228.22 and 126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.18, 228.22 and 126.66 is: 189.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.18 : 228.22 = 126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.18/228.22 = 126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.18x = 228.22 × 126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.18x = 28,906.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,906.88/152.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.95

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