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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.19, 209.88 and 96.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.19, 209.88 and 96.93 is: 133.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.19 : 209.88 = 96.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.19/209.88 = 96.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.19x = 209.88 × 96.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.19x = 20,343.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,343.67/152.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.67

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