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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152, 209.64 and 102.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152, 209.64 and 102.94 is: 141.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152 : 209.64 = 102.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152/209.64 = 102.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152x = 209.64 × 102.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152x = 21,580.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,580.34/152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.98

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