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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.04, 219.48 and 93.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.04, 219.48 and 93.52 is: 129.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.04 : 219.48 = 93.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.04/219.48 = 93.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.04x = 219.48 × 93.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.04x = 20,525.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,525.77/159.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.06

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