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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.76, 209.48 and 136.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.76, 209.48 and 136.19 is: 187.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.76 : 209.48 = 136.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.76/209.48 = 136.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.76x = 209.48 × 136.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.76x = 28,527.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,527.35/151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.98

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