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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.53, 209 and 93.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.53, 209 and 93.31 is: 128.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.53 : 209 = 93.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.53/209 = 93.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.53x = 209 × 93.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.53x = 19,501.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,501.79/151.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.70

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