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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.76, 150.06 and 71.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.76, 150.06 and 71.92 is: 99.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.76 : 150.06 = 71.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.76/150.06 = 71.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.76x = 150.06 × 71.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.76x = 10,792.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,792.32/108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.23

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