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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.19, 205.83 and 93.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.19, 205.83 and 93.93 is: 129.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.19 : 205.83 = 93.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.19/205.83 = 93.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.19x = 205.83 × 93.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.19x = 19,333.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,333.61/149.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.59

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