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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.74, 154.10 and 44.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.74, 154.10 and 44.96 is: 67.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.74 : 154.10 = 44.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.74/154.10 = 44.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.74x = 154.10 × 44.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.74x = 6,927.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,927.68/102.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.43

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