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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.88, 153 and 61.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.88, 153 and 61.74 is: 85.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.88 : 153 = 61.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.88/153 = 61.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.88x = 153 × 61.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.88x = 9,446.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,446.22/110.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.19

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