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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102, 140.64 and 93.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102, 140.64 and 93.30 is: 128.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102 : 140.64 = 93.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102/140.64 = 93.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102x = 140.64 × 93.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102x = 13,121.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,121.71/102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.64

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