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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.88, 153 and 84.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.88, 153 and 84.96 is: 117.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.88 : 153 = 84.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.88/153 = 84.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.88x = 153 × 84.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.88x = 12,998.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,998.88/110.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.23

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