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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.22, 228.33 and 56.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.22, 228.33 and 56.03 is: 84.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.22 : 228.33 = 56.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.22/228.33 = 56.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.22x = 228.33 × 56.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.22x = 12,793.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,793.33/152.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.05

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