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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.10, 210 and 108.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.10, 210 and 108.49 is: 149.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.10 : 210 = 108.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.10/210 = 108.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.10x = 210 × 108.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.10x = 22,782.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,782.90/152.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.79

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