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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.83, 154.13 and 41.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.83, 154.13 and 41.93 is: 62.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.83 : 154.13 = 41.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.83/154.13 = 41.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.83x = 154.13 × 41.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.83x = 6,461.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,461.95/102.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.84

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