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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.04, 208.55 and 95.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.04, 208.55 and 95.91 is: 132.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.04 : 208.55 = 95.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.04/208.55 = 95.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.04x = 208.55 × 95.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.04x = 20,002.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,002.03/151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.43

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