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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.52, 204.79 and 93.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.52, 204.79 and 93.19 is: 128.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.52 : 204.79 = 93.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.52/204.79 = 93.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.52x = 204.79 × 93.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.52x = 19,082.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,082.89/148.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.49

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