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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151, 208.24 and 108.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151, 208.24 and 108.96 is: 150.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151 : 208.24 = 108.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151/208.24 = 108.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151x = 208.24 × 108.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151x = 22,689.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,689.83/151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.26

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