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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.11, 231.08 and 93.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.11, 231.08 and 93.20 is: 139.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.11 : 231.08 = 93.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.11/231.08 = 93.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.11x = 231.08 × 93.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.11x = 21,536.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,536.77/154.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.75

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