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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.02, 208.14 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.02, 208.14 and 101.76 is: 140.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.02 : 208.14 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.02/208.14 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.02x = 208.14 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.02x = 21,180.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,180.33/151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.25

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