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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.08, 153 and 104.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.08, 153 and 104.73 is: 144.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.08 : 153 = 104.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.08/153 = 104.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.08x = 153 × 104.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.08x = 16,023.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,023.69/111.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.25

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