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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151, 208.40 and 92.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151, 208.40 and 92.76 is: 128.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151 : 208.40 = 92.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151/208.40 = 92.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151x = 208.40 × 92.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151x = 19,331.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,331.18/151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.02

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