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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.43, 209.19 and 109.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.43, 209.19 and 109.89 is: 151.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.43 : 209.19 = 109.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.43/209.19 = 109.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.43x = 209.19 × 109.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.43x = 22,987.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,987.89/151.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.81

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