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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.78, 152.64 and 110.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.78, 152.64 and 110.35 is: 152.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.78 : 152.64 = 110.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.78/152.64 = 110.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.78x = 152.64 × 110.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.78x = 16,843.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,843.06/110.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.05

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