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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150, 206.88 and 91.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150, 206.88 and 91.74 is: 126.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 206.88 = 91.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/206.88 = 91.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 206.88 × 91.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 18,979.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,979.17/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.53

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