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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.88, 152.75 and 77.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.88, 152.75 and 77.62 is: 106.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.88 : 152.75 = 77.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.88/152.75 = 77.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.88x = 152.75 × 77.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.88x = 11,856.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,856.46/110.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.93

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