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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.81, 154.28 and 94.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.81, 154.28 and 94.54 is: 141.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.81 : 154.28 = 94.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.81/154.28 = 94.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.81x = 154.28 × 94.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.81x = 14,584.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,584.77/102.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.86

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