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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.94, 209.61 and 93.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.94, 209.61 and 93.71 is: 129.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.94 : 209.61 = 93.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.94/209.61 = 93.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.94x = 209.61 × 93.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.94x = 19,642.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,642.55/151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.28

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