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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.06, 229.68 and 92.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.06, 229.68 and 92.25 is: 138.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.06 : 229.68 = 92.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.06/229.68 = 92.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.06x = 229.68 × 92.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.06x = 21,187.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,187.98/153.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.43

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