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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.55, 228.67 and 94.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.55, 228.67 and 94.82 is: 142.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.55 : 228.67 = 94.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.55/228.67 = 94.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.55x = 228.67 × 94.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.55x = 21,681.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,681.11/152.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.12

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