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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.41, 205.95 and 108.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.41, 205.95 and 108.04 is: 148.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.41 : 205.95 = 108.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.41/205.95 = 108.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.41x = 205.95 × 108.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.41x = 22,250.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,250.84/149.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.92

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