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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.02, 208.35 and 95.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.02, 208.35 and 95.73 is: 132.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.02 : 208.35 = 95.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.02/208.35 = 95.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.02x = 208.35 × 95.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.02x = 19,945.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,945.35/151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.07

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