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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152, 209.76 and 93.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152, 209.76 and 93.68 is: 129.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152 : 209.76 = 93.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152/209.76 = 93.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152x = 209.76 × 93.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152x = 19,650.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,650.32/152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.28

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