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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.14, 230.83 and 93.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.14, 230.83 and 93.09 is: 139.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.14 : 230.83 = 93.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.14/230.83 = 93.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.14x = 230.83 × 93.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.14x = 21,487.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,487.96/154.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.41

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