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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.05, 258.09 and 109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.05, 258.09 and 109.44 is: 151.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.05 : 258.09 = 109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.05/258.09 = 109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.05x = 258.09 × 109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.05x = 28,245.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,245.37/187.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.00

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