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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.94, 230.37 and 92.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.94, 230.37 and 92.76 is: 138.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.94 : 230.37 = 92.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.94/230.37 = 92.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.94x = 230.37 × 92.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.94x = 21,369.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,369.12/153.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.81

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