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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153, 211.05 and 94.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153, 211.05 and 94.80 is: 130.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153 : 211.05 = 94.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153/211.05 = 94.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153x = 211.05 × 94.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153x = 20,007.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,007.54/153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.77

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