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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.04, 219.44 and 107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.04, 219.44 and 107.28 is: 148.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.04 : 219.44 = 107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.04/219.44 = 107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.04x = 219.44 × 107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.04x = 23,541.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,541.52/159.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.02

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