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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.93, 228.87 and 95.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.93, 228.87 and 95.13 is: 142.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.93 : 228.87 = 95.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.93/228.87 = 95.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.93x = 228.87 × 95.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.93x = 21,772.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,772.40/152.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.37

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