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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.00, 208.22 and 95.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.00, 208.22 and 95.74 is: 132.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.00 : 208.22 = 95.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.00/208.22 = 95.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.00x = 208.22 × 95.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.00x = 19,933.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,933.98/151.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.02

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