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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151, 208.33 and 95.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151, 208.33 and 95.79 is: 132.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151 : 208.33 = 95.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151/208.33 = 95.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151x = 208.33 × 95.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151x = 19,955.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,955.93/151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.16

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