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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.80, 150.05 and 77.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.80, 150.05 and 77.74 is: 107.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.80 : 150.05 = 77.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.80/150.05 = 77.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.80x = 150.05 × 77.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.80x = 11,664.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,664.89/108.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.21

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