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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.29, 226.35 and 93.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.29, 226.35 and 93.53 is: 139.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.29 : 226.35 = 93.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.29/226.35 = 93.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.29x = 226.35 × 93.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.29x = 21,169.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,169.38/151.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.93

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