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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.03, 153 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.03, 153 and 98.88 is: 136.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.03 : 153 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.03/153 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.03x = 153 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.03x = 15,128.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,128.64/111.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.26

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