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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.08, 150.12 and 77.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.08, 150.12 and 77.94 is: 107.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.08 : 150.12 = 77.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.08/150.12 = 77.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.08x = 150.12 × 77.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.08x = 11,700.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,700.35/109.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.26

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