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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.50, 213 and 107.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.50, 213 and 107.76 is: 148.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.50 : 213 = 107.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.50/213 = 107.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.50x = 213 × 107.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.50x = 22,952.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,952.88/154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.56

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