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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.21, 210.10 and 97.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.21, 210.10 and 97.03 is: 133.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.21 : 210.10 = 97.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.21/210.10 = 97.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.21x = 210.10 × 97.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.21x = 20,386.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,386.00/152.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.93

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