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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.08, 209.82 and 89.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.08, 209.82 and 89.93 is: 124.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.08 : 209.82 = 89.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.08/209.82 = 89.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.08x = 209.82 × 89.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.08x = 18,868.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,868.14/152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.07

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