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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.26, 229.94 and 61.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.26, 229.94 and 61.93 is: 92.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.26 : 229.94 = 61.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.26/229.94 = 61.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.26x = 229.94 × 61.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.26x = 14,240.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,240.18/153.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.92

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