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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.03, 205.73 and 93.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.03, 205.73 and 93.85 is: 129.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.03 : 205.73 = 93.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.03/205.73 = 93.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.03x = 205.73 × 93.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.03x = 19,307.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,307.13/149.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.55

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