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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.03, 151.97 and 83.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.03, 151.97 and 83.93 is: 115.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.03 : 151.97 = 83.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.03/151.97 = 83.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.03x = 151.97 × 83.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.03x = 12,753.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,753.66/110.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.92

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