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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.20, 231.13 and 93.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.20, 231.13 and 93.25 is: 139.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.20 : 231.13 = 93.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.20/231.13 = 93.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.20x = 231.13 × 93.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.20x = 21,551.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,551.25/154.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.76

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