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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.83, 206.58 and 108.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.83, 206.58 and 108.43 is: 149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.83 : 206.58 = 108.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.83/206.58 = 108.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.83x = 206.58 × 108.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.83x = 22,399.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,399.47/149.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.50

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