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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.78, 210.90 and 94.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.78, 210.90 and 94.58 is: 130.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.78 : 210.90 = 94.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.78/210.90 = 94.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.78x = 210.90 × 94.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.78x = 19,946.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,946.92/152.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.56

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