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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150, 206.76 and 106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150, 206.76 and 106.44 is: 146.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 206.76 = 106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/206.76 = 106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 206.76 × 106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 22,007.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,007.53/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.72

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