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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.56, 228.93 and 61.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.56, 228.93 and 61.26 is: 91.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.56 : 228.93 = 61.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.56/228.93 = 61.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.56x = 228.93 × 61.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.56x = 14,024.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,024.25/152.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.93

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