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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.05, 219.46 and 93.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.05, 219.46 and 93.55 is: 129.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.05 : 219.46 = 93.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.05/219.46 = 93.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.05x = 219.46 × 93.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.05x = 20,530.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,530.48/159.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.08

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