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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.03, 301.32 and 152.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.03, 301.32 and 152.84 is: 229.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.03 : 301.32 = 152.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.03/301.32 = 152.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.03x = 301.32 × 152.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.03x = 46,052.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,052.24/201.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.08

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