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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.11, 208.47 and 95.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.11, 208.47 and 95.82 is: 132.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.11 : 208.47 = 95.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.11/208.47 = 95.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.11x = 208.47 × 95.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.11x = 19,975.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,975.60/151.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.19

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