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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.81, 230.75 and 92.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.81, 230.75 and 92.93 is: 139.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.81 : 230.75 = 92.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.81/230.75 = 92.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.81x = 230.75 × 92.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.81x = 21,441.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,441.98/153.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.41

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