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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.58, 209.22 and 99.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.58, 209.22 and 99.19 is: 136.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.58 : 209.22 = 99.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.58/209.22 = 99.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.58x = 209.22 × 99.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.58x = 20,752.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,752.98/151.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.91

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