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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.26, 209.00 and 119.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.26, 209.00 and 119.84 is: 165.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.26 : 209.00 = 119.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.26/209.00 = 119.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.26x = 209.00 × 119.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.26x = 25,045.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,045.14/151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.58

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