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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.12, 229.10 and 92.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.12, 229.10 and 92.29 is: 138.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.12 : 229.10 = 92.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.12/229.10 = 92.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.12x = 229.10 × 92.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.12x = 21,143.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,143.81/153.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.09

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