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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.83, 206.85 and 108.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.83, 206.85 and 108.52 is: 149.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.83 : 206.85 = 108.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.83/206.85 = 108.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.83x = 206.85 × 108.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.83x = 22,447.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,447.36/149.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.82

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