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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.28, 227.93 and 126.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.28, 227.93 and 126.99 is: 190.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.28 : 227.93 = 126.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.28/227.93 = 126.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.28x = 227.93 × 126.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.28x = 28,944.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,944.20/152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.07

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