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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.92, 230.72 and 93.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.92, 230.72 and 93.04 is: 139.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.92 : 230.72 = 93.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.92/230.72 = 93.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.92x = 230.72 × 93.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.92x = 21,466.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,466.19/153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.46

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