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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110, 151.80 and 75.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110, 151.80 and 75.08 is: 103.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110 : 151.80 = 75.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110/151.80 = 75.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110x = 151.80 × 75.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110x = 11,397.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,397.14/110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.61

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