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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.28, 150.89 and 84.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.28, 150.89 and 84.92 is: 117.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.28 : 150.89 = 84.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.28/150.89 = 84.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.28x = 150.89 × 84.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.28x = 12,812.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,812.40/109.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.25

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