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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.04, 206.97 and 108.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.04, 206.97 and 108.53 is: 149.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.04 : 206.97 = 108.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.04/206.97 = 108.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.04x = 206.97 × 108.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.04x = 22,462.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,462.45/150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.71

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