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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.28, 228.51 and 64.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.28, 228.51 and 64.43 is: 96.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.28 : 228.51 = 64.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.28/228.51 = 64.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.28x = 228.51 × 64.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.28x = 14,722.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,722.58/152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.68

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