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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.76, 157.67 and 93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.76, 157.67 and 93 is: 139.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.76 : 157.67 = 93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.76/157.67 = 93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.76x = 157.67 × 93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.76x = 14,663.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,663.31/104.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.97

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