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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.85, 210.94 and 93.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.85, 210.94 and 93.83 is: 129.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.85 : 210.94 = 93.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.85/210.94 = 93.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.85x = 210.94 × 93.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.85x = 19,792.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,792.79/152.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.49

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