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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.92, 209.68 and 102.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.92, 209.68 and 102.76 is: 141.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.92 : 209.68 = 102.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.92/209.68 = 102.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.92x = 209.68 × 102.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.92x = 21,546.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,546.72/151.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.83

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