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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.06, 205.67 and 93.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.06, 205.67 and 93.86 is: 129.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.06 : 205.67 = 93.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.06/205.67 = 93.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.06x = 205.67 × 93.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.06x = 19,303.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,303.72/149.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.51

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