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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.04, 209.64 and 113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.04, 209.64 and 113.16 is: 156.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.04 : 209.64 = 113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.04/209.64 = 113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.04x = 209.64 × 113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.04x = 23,722.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,722.86/152.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.03

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