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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.63, 228.98 and 61.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.63, 228.98 and 61.36 is: 92.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.63 : 228.98 = 61.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.63/228.98 = 61.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.63x = 228.98 × 61.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.63x = 14,049.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,049.45/152.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.05

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