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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.67, 228.90 and 64.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.67, 228.90 and 64.88 is: 97.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.67 : 228.90 = 64.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.67/228.90 = 64.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.67x = 228.90 × 64.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.67x = 14,849.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,849.89/152.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.27

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