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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.54, 228.84 and 91.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.54, 228.84 and 91.82 is: 137.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.54 : 228.84 = 91.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.54/228.84 = 91.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.54x = 228.84 × 91.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.54x = 21,012.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,012.09/152.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.75

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