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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.07, 159.03 and 110.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.07, 159.03 and 110.75 is: 153.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.07 : 159.03 = 110.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.07/159.03 = 110.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.07x = 159.03 × 110.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.07x = 17,611.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,611.78/115.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.06

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