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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.78, 150 and 92.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.78, 150 and 92.46 is: 127.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.78 : 150 = 92.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.78/150 = 92.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.78x = 150 × 92.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.78x = 13,869.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,869.00/108.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.50

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