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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.28, 208.80 and 109.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.28, 208.80 and 109.88 is: 151.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.28 : 208.80 = 109.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.28/208.80 = 109.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.28x = 208.80 × 109.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.28x = 22,942.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,942.94/151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.66

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