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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.28, 230.07 and 152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.28, 230.07 and 152.92 is: 228.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.28 : 230.07 = 152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.28/230.07 = 152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.28x = 230.07 × 152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.28x = 35,182.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,182.30/154.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.04

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