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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151, 208.31 and 107.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151, 208.31 and 107.36 is: 148.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151 : 208.31 = 107.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151/208.31 = 107.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151x = 208.31 × 107.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151x = 22,364.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,364.16/151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.11

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