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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.53, 209.02 and 104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.53, 209.02 and 104.88 is: 144.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.53 : 209.02 = 104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.53/209.02 = 104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.53x = 209.02 × 104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.53x = 21,921.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,921.49/151.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.67

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