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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.04, 152.90 and 97.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.04, 152.90 and 97.15 is: 133.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.04 : 152.90 = 97.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.04/152.90 = 97.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.04x = 152.90 × 97.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.04x = 14,852.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,852.98/111.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.76

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