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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150, 207.02 and 91.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150, 207.02 and 91.77 is: 126.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 207.02 = 91.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/207.02 = 91.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 207.02 × 91.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 18,997.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,997.77/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.65

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