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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.66, 212 and 107.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.66, 212 and 107.06 is: 147.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.66 : 212 = 107.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.66/212 = 107.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.66x = 212 × 107.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.66x = 22,696.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,696.72/153.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.71

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