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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.83, 212.28 and 94.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.83, 212.28 and 94.82 is: 130.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.83 : 212.28 = 94.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.83/212.28 = 94.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.83x = 212.28 × 94.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.83x = 20,127.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,127.33/153.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.85

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