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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.08, 204.07 and 108.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.08, 204.07 and 108.75 is: 149.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.08 : 204.07 = 108.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.08/204.07 = 108.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.08x = 204.07 × 108.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.08x = 22,192.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,192.61/148.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.87

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