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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.02, 209.74 and 93.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.02, 209.74 and 93.82 is: 129.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.02 : 209.74 = 93.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.02/209.74 = 93.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.02x = 209.74 × 93.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.02x = 19,676.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,676.29/152.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.44

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