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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.07, 208.40 and 92.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.07, 208.40 and 92.02 is: 126.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.07 : 208.40 = 92.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.07/208.40 = 92.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.07x = 208.40 × 92.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.07x = 19,176.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,176.97/151.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.94

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