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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.72, 152.25 and 96.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.72, 152.25 and 96.91 is: 133.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.72 : 152.25 = 96.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.72/152.25 = 96.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.72x = 152.25 × 96.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.72x = 14,754.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,754.55/110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.26

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