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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.13, 208.43 and 95.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.13, 208.43 and 95.84 is: 132.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.13 : 208.43 = 95.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.13/208.43 = 95.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.13x = 208.43 × 95.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.13x = 19,976.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,976.72/151.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.19

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