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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.76, 229.04 and 61.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.76, 229.04 and 61.44 is: 92.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.76 : 229.04 = 61.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.76/229.04 = 61.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.76x = 229.04 × 61.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.76x = 14,071.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,071.91/152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.12

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