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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153, 229.05 and 107.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153, 229.05 and 107.19 is: 160.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153 : 229.05 = 107.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153/229.05 = 107.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153x = 229.05 × 107.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153x = 24,551.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,551.87/153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.47

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