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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.63, 228.93 and 91.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.63, 228.93 and 91.63 is: 137.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.63 : 228.93 = 91.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.63/228.93 = 91.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.63x = 228.93 × 91.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.63x = 20,975.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,975.71/152.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.43

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