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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.04, 208.36 and 101.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.04, 208.36 and 101.92 is: 140.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.04 : 208.36 = 101.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.04/208.36 = 101.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.04x = 208.36 × 101.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.04x = 21,236.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,236.05/151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.60

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