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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.07, 151.77 and 78.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.07, 151.77 and 78.93 is: 108.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.07 : 151.77 = 78.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.07/151.77 = 78.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.07x = 151.77 × 78.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.07x = 11,978.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,978.45/110.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.83

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