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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.76, 212 and 109.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.76, 212 and 109.92 is: 151.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.76 : 212 = 109.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.76/212 = 109.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.76x = 212 × 109.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.76x = 23,303.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,303.04/153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.55

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