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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.93, 209.66 and 89.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.93, 209.66 and 89.79 is: 123.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.93 : 209.66 = 89.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.93/209.66 = 89.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.93x = 209.66 × 89.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.93x = 18,824.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,824.92/151.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.91

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