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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.75, 209.43 and 92.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.75, 209.43 and 92.73 is: 127.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.75 : 209.43 = 92.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.75/209.43 = 92.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.75x = 209.43 × 92.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.75x = 19,419.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,419.98/151.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.98

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