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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.13, 209.79 and 102.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.13, 209.79 and 102.93 is: 141.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.13 : 209.79 = 102.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.13/209.79 = 102.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.13x = 209.79 × 102.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.13x = 21,593.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,593.68/152.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.94

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