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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.27, 228.19 and 125.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.27, 228.19 and 125.54 is: 188.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.27 : 228.19 = 125.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.27/228.19 = 125.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.27x = 228.19 × 125.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.27x = 28,645.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,645.83/152.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.13

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