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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.55, 206.37 and 84.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.55, 206.37 and 84.06 is: 116.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.55 : 206.37 = 84.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.55/206.37 = 84.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.55x = 206.37 × 84.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.55x = 17,347.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,347.46/149.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.00

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