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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.93, 234.93 and 91.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.93, 234.93 and 91.73 is: 137.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.93 : 234.93 = 91.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.93/234.93 = 91.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.93x = 234.93 × 91.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.93x = 21,550.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,550.13/156.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.32

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