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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.02, 252.15 and 95.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.02, 252.15 and 95.93 is: 143.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.02 : 252.15 = 95.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.02/252.15 = 95.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.02x = 252.15 × 95.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.02x = 24,188.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,188.75/168.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.96

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